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.

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LOINC Code 95620-1: Neonatal pain, agitation, and sedation scale panel NPASS

Name: LOINC Code 95620-1: Neonatal pain, agitation, and sedation scale panel NPASS
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:25.848Z

95620-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Neonatal pain, agitation, and sedation scale panel NPASS 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 Neonatal pain, agitation, & sedation scale panel. 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 Neonatal pain, agitation, & sedation 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: NPASS

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Neonatal pain, agitation, and sedation scale panel NPASS

Neonatal pain, agitation, & sedation scale panel

The Neonatal Pain, Agitation, and Sedation Scale (N-PASS) is used to measure behaviors and physiologic signs that indicate pain and/or agitation, and sedation in newborns. The N-PASS is comprised of two separate scalesPain and/or Agitation, and Sedation. Pain and agitation are difficult to differentiate in the neonate as the behaviors and physiologic signs are similar. Pain should be assessed regularly, appropriate to the situation. The Sedation Scale may not be required with every Pain/Agitation assessment; regular sedation assessment is indicated with the administration of potentially sedating medications. The assessment scores are used together to inform pain and sedation management therapy.

NPASS pnl; Pan; PANEL.NEONAT; Panl; Pnl; 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.

Common synonyms

Neonatal pain, agitation, and sedation scale panel NPASSNPASS pnlNeonatal pain, agitation, & sedation scale panelPANEL.NEONAT-Pt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code95620-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameNeonatal pain, agitation, and sedation scale panel NPASS

DescriptionNeonatal pain, agitation, & sedation scale panel

Short nameNPASS pnl

ComponentNeonatal pain, agitation, & sedation scale panel

Property-

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

Scale-

MethodNPASS

ClassPANEL.NEONAT

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.69

Last changed2.69

Part names

Neonatal pain, agitation, & sedation scale panel-Pt^PatientNPASSNeonatal pain, agitation, and sedation scale panelPoint in time (spot)

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