LOINC Code 104532-7: Pain score interpretation PAINAD

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 Pain score interpretation. 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
• Method: PAINAD

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Pain score interpretation PAINAD
• Pain score interpretation
• Developers of standardized pain assessment scales often use a total score between zero and ten (0 - 10) to assess pain level. The clinician's interpretation of the score is rarely included in the standardized assessment scale. This reusable pain scale score interpretation can be used in conjunction with the developer's pain assessment scale when the developer (or designated clinical subject matter expert) validates the answer list meaning is an exact match.
• H+P; H+P.HX; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpret; Interpretation; Interpt; Intrp; Nominal; P prime; Point in time; Random

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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