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 95855-3: Did the (abnormal) behavior fluctuate during the day, that is, tend to come and go or increase and decrease in severity during assessment period [CAM.CMS]

Name: LOINC Code 95855-3: Did the (abnormal) behavior fluctuate during the day, that is, tend to come and go or increase and decrease in severity during assessment period [CAM.CMS]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:25.849Z

95855-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Did the (abnormal) behavior fluctuate during the day, that is, tend to come and go or increase and decrease in severity during assessment period [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 Did the (abnormal) behavior fluctuate during the day, that is, tend to come and go or increase and decrease in severity. 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 Did the (abnormal) behavior fluctuate during the day, that is, tend to come and go or increase and decrease in severity. 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

Did the (abnormal) behavior fluctuate during the day, that is, tend to come and go or increase and decrease in severity during assessment period [CAM.CMS]

Did the (abnormal) behavior fluctuate during the day, that is, tend to come and go or increase and decrease in severity

This term is the CMS Assessment adaption of question 2B on the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)"Did this behavior fluctuate during the interview, that is, tend to come and go or increase and decrease in severity?"

abn; abnorm; Finding; Findings; Ordinal; Ql; Qual; Qualitative; Report period; 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

Did the (abnormal) behavior fluctuate during the day, that is, tend to come and go or increase and decrease in severity during assessment period [CAM.CMS]Did the (abnormal) behavior fluctuate during the day, that is, tend to come and go or increase and decrease in severitySURVEY.CMSFindRptPeriod^PatientOrd

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code95855-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameDid the (abnormal) behavior fluctuate during the day, that is, tend to come and go or increase and decrease in severity during assessment period [CAM.CMS]

DescriptionDid the (abnormal) behavior fluctuate during the day, that is, tend to come and go or increase and decrease in severity

ComponentDid the (abnormal) behavior fluctuate during the day, that is, tend to come and go or increase and decrease in severity

PropertyFind

TimingRptPeriod

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleOrd

MethodCAM.CMS

ClassSURVEY.CMS

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.69

Last changed2.69

Part names

Did the (abnormal) behavior fluctuate during the day, that is, tend to come and go or increase and decrease in severityFindRptPeriod^PatientOrdCAM.CMSFindingReporting PeriodConfusion Assessment Method for CMS Assessment

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