AutoICD API

86901-6

Surveys

Length during assessment period [CMS Assessment] Pressure injury.largest stage 3 or 4

Definition

Measured as the longest length of the pressure ulcer oriented from head to toe of the patient.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Length

Property

Len

Time Aspect

RptPeriod

System

Pressure injury.largest stage 3 or 4

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

CMS Assessment

Details

Class

SURVEY.CMS

Order/Observation

Observation

Related Names

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid AssessmentIIILenLengthPressure ulcerPressure UlcersQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeReport periodSurveyUlcer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 86901-6?

LOINC code 86901-6 identifies "Length during assessment period [CMS Assessment] Pressure injury.largest stage 3 or 4". Measured as the longest length of the pressure ulcer oriented from head to toe of the patient.

What does 86901-6 measure?

This code measures Length in Pressure injury.largest stage 3 or 4. It belongs to the SURVEY.CMS class in the LOINC classification.

What is LOINC?

LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.