99946-6
SurveysTotal score [Mainz Pain Staging System]
Definition
Chronic pain is assessed through 10 items in four axes, temporal aspects of pain, spatial aspects of pain, drug taking behavior, and health care utilization, each item scored from 1-3. Individual scores are summed and converted to a final stage of I, II, or III, where higher values are associated with greater pain. [PMID: 12799906, PMID: 20093984]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Total score
Property
Score
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Mainz Pain Staging System
Details
Class
SURVEY.GNHLTH
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 99946-6?
LOINC code 99946-6 identifies "Total score [Mainz Pain Staging System]". Chronic pain is assessed through 10 items in four axes, temporal aspects of pain, spatial aspects of pain, drug taking behavior, and health care utilization, each item scored from 1-3. Individual scores are summed and converted to a final stage of I, II, or III, where higher values are associated with greater pain. [PMID: 12799906, PMID: 20093984]
What does 99946-6 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.