What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 54630-9: Altered level of consciousness in last 7 days [CAM.CMS]

Name: LOINC Code 54630-9: Altered level of consciousness in last 7 days [CAM.CMS]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:37.119Z

54630-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Altered level of consciousness in last 7 days [CAM.CMS] 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 Altered level of consciousness in last 7D. 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 Altered level of consciousness in last 7D. 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: Observation
Method: CAM.CMS

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Altered level of consciousness in last 7 days [CAM.CMS]

Altered level of consciousness in last 7D

This term is the CMS Assessment adaption of question 4 on the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)"[Altered level of consciousness] Overall, how would you rate this patient's level of consciousness? (Alert [normal]; Vigilant [hyperalert, overly sensitive to environmental stimuli, startled very easily], Lethargic [drowsy, easily aroused]; Stupor [difficult to arouse]; Coma; [unarousable]; Uncertain)"

Finding; Findings; Levels; Levl; LV; LVL; Ordinal; Past; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Screen; Survey

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

Altered level of consciousness in last 7 days [CAM.CMS]Altered level of consciousness in last 7DSURVEY.CMSFind7D^PatientOrd

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code54630-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameAltered level of consciousness in last 7 days [CAM.CMS]

DescriptionAltered level of consciousness in last 7D

ComponentAltered level of consciousness in last 7D

PropertyFind

Timing7D

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleOrd

MethodCAM.CMS

ClassSURVEY.CMS

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.29

Last changed2.72

Part names

Altered level of consciousness in last 7DFind7D^PatientOrdCAM.CMSAltered level of consciousness in last 7 daysFinding7 daysConfusion Assessment Method for CMS Assessment

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