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LOINC Code 38227-5: Braden scale total score

38227-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Braden scale total score in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Braden scale score.total. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

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 Braden scale score.total. 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
  • Method: Observed.Braden scale

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Braden scale total score
  • Braden scale score.total
  • Braden Scale Total Score; H+P; H+P.HX; P prime; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Scale; Scre; Tot; Totl

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.

Common synonyms

Braden scale total scoreBraden scale score.totalH&P.HXScorePt^PatientQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code38227-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameBraden scale total score
DescriptionBraden scale score.total
Short nameBraden Scale Total Score
ComponentBraden scale score.total
PropertyScore
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
MethodObserved.Braden scale
ClassH&P.HX
Example unitsscore
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.13
Last changed2.73

Part names

Braden scale score.totalScorePt^PatientQnObserved.Braden scaleBraden scale total scorePoint in time (spot)

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