88121-9
SurveysChildren's HealthWatch Hunger Vital Sign [HVS]
Definition
The Hunger Vital Sign™ identifies individuals and families as being at risk for food insecurity. A positive screen is either question answered with "often true" or "sometimes true."
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Children's HealthWatch Hunger Vital Sign
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
HVS
Details
Class
PANEL.SURVEY.GNHLTH
Order/Observation
Both
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 88121-9?
LOINC code 88121-9 identifies "Children's HealthWatch Hunger Vital Sign [HVS]". The Hunger Vital Sign™ identifies individuals and families as being at risk for food insecurity. A positive screen is either question answered with "often true" or "sometimes true."
What does 88121-9 measure?
This code measures Children's HealthWatch Hunger Vital Sign in ^Patient. It belongs to the PANEL.SURVEY.GNHLTH 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.