89870-0
SurveysTotal score [POEM]
Definition
The Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM) is a 7-item questionnaire that can help clinicians diagnose and monitor patients with eczema. Each of the seven questions carries equal weight and is scored from 0 to 4 as follows: No days = 0, 1-2 days = 1, 3-4 days = 2, 5-6 days = 3, Every day = 4. The scores are summed with a maximum total score of 28. Scores between 0 to 2 = Clear or almost clear, 3 to 7 = Mild eczema, 8 to 16 = Moderate eczema, 17 to 24 = Severe eczema, and 25 to 28 = Very severe eczema.[PMID: 15611432]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Total score
Property
Score
Time Aspect
1W
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
POEM
Details
Class
SURVEY.GNHLTH
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 89870-0?
LOINC code 89870-0 identifies "Total score [POEM]". The Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM) is a 7-item questionnaire that can help clinicians diagnose and monitor patients with eczema. Each of the seven questions carries equal weight and is scored from 0 to 4 as follows: No days = 0, 1-2 days = 1, 3-4 days = 2, 5-6 days = 3, Every day = 4. The scores are summed with a maximum total score of 28. Scores between 0 to 2 = Clear or almost clear, 3 to 7 = Mild eczema, 8 to 16 = Moderate eczema, 17 to 24 = Severe eczema, and 25 to 28 = Very severe eczema.[PMID: 15611432]
What does 89870-0 measure?
This code measures Total score in ^Patient. It belongs to the 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.