LOINC Code 101697-1: Post traumatic stress disorder checklist - civilian version DSM-5 [PCL-5]

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Post traumatic stress disorder checklist - civilian version DSM-5. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

When is it used?

• Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
• May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
• Status: ACTIVE
• Order vs observation: Order
• Panel type: Panel
• Method: PCL-5

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• Post traumatic stress disorder checklist - civilian version DSM-5 [PCL-5]
• Post traumatic stress disorder checklist - civilian version DSM-5
• The PCL-5 is a 20-item self-report measure of the DSM-5 symptoms of PTSD. The wording of PCL-5 items reflects both changes to existing symptoms and the addition of new symptoms in DSM-5. The PCL has a variety of purposes including, screening individuals for PTSD, diagnosing PTSD and monitoring symptom change during and after treatment. The PCL-C (civilian) asks about symptoms in relation to "stressful experiences." The PCL-C is useful because it can be used with any population. The symptoms endorsed may not be specific to just one event, which can be helpful when assessing survivors who have symptoms due to multiple events. Typically, it is optimal to assess traumatic event exposure to ensure that a respondent has experienced at least one Criterion A event.
• 1 month; 1 month (30 days); 30 days; After; Pan; Panel; PANEL.SURVEY.MTLHLTH; Panl; Pnl; PST; PTSD; PTSD civilian; Survey; SURVEY.MTLHLTH

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

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