LOINC Code 73790-8: Neonatal skin risk assessment scale panel [NSRAS]

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 Neonatal skin risk assessment scale panel. 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: NSRAS

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Neonatal skin risk assessment scale panel [NSRAS]
• Neonatal skin risk assessment scale panel
• The Neonatal Skin Risk Assessment Scale (NSRAS) was developed to assess neonates risk for skin breakdown. It is based on the Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk in adults. Under each clinical condition parameter, the numerical value that best describes the neonate is selected. The values are added to determine a total score and evaluate the neonate's risk for developing a pressure ulcer.
• Integument; NSRAS pnl; Pan; PANEL.SURVEY.NSRAS; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Survey; SURVEY.NSRAS

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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