AutoICD API

95619-3

Surveys

Hurts, insults, threatens, and screams [HITS]

Definition

The Hurt-Insult-Threaten-Scream (HITS) screening tool was developed as a quick, four question, domestic violence screen. Each response has a corresponding numeric value, ranging from 1(rarely) to 5 (frequently). The four individual values are summed for a total score between 4 and 20. A cumulative score greater than 10 indicates the possibility of domestic partner abuse. [PMID: 24652635]

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Hurts, insults, threatens, and screams

Property

-

Time Aspect

12Mo

System

^Patient

Scale Type

-

Method Type

HITS

Details

Class

PANEL.SURVEY.HITS

Order/Observation

Order

Related Names

1 year12MosPanPanelPanlPnlSDOHSurvey

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 95619-3?

LOINC code 95619-3 identifies "Hurts, insults, threatens, and screams [HITS]". The Hurt-Insult-Threaten-Scream (HITS) screening tool was developed as a quick, four question, domestic violence screen. Each response has a corresponding numeric value, ranging from 1(rarely) to 5 (frequently). The four individual values are summed for a total score between 4 and 20. A cumulative score greater than 10 indicates the possibility of domestic partner abuse. [PMID: 24652635]

What does 95619-3 measure?

This code measures Hurts, insults, threatens, and screams in ^Patient. It belongs to the PANEL.SURVEY.HITS 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.