95264-8
SurveysFood security status [U.S. FSS]
Definition
The Food Security Status assigned by the U.S. Food Security Survey depends on raw score and whether there are children in the household (i.e., whether responses to child-referenced questions are included in the raw score). Households with high or marginal food security are classified as food secure. Those with low or very low food security are classified as food insecure. Guidelines can be found at https://www.ers.usda.gov/.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Food security status
Property
Imp
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
U.S. Food Security Survey
Details
Class
SURVEY.SDOH
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 95264-8?
LOINC code 95264-8 identifies "Food security status [U.S. FSS]". The Food Security Status assigned by the U.S. Food Security Survey depends on raw score and whether there are children in the household (i.e., whether responses to child-referenced questions are included in the raw score). Households with high or marginal food security are classified as food secure. Those with low or very low food security are classified as food insecure. Guidelines can be found at https://www.ers.usda.gov/.
What does 95264-8 measure?
This code measures Food security status in ^Patient. It belongs to the SURVEY.SDOH 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.