AutoICD API

91350-9

Surveys

Distress subscore [STarT Back]

Definition

The Keele STarT Back Screening Tool distress subscore is the sum of items 5 through 9. If a patient's total score [LOINC: 91351-7] is greater than or equal to 4, then the distress subscore differentiates between medium risk (subscore of 3 or less) and high risk (subscore of 4 or more) of developing long-term back pain. The distress subscore is also referred to as the "psych score" in Keele documentation.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Distress subscore

Property

Score

Time Aspect

Pt

System

^Patient

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

STarT Back

Details

Class

SURVEY.GNHLTH

Order/Observation

Both

Related Names

Point in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomScaleScreStartedSurveySURVEY.GNHLTH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 91350-9?

LOINC code 91350-9 identifies "Distress subscore [STarT Back]". The Keele STarT Back Screening Tool distress subscore is the sum of items 5 through 9. If a patient's total score [LOINC: 91351-7] is greater than or equal to 4, then the distress subscore differentiates between medium risk (subscore of 3 or less) and high risk (subscore of 4 or more) of developing long-term back pain. The distress subscore is also referred to as the "psych score" in Keele documentation.

What does 91350-9 measure?

This code measures Distress subscore 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.