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 11424-9: Physical findings of Ears and Nose and Mouth and Throat

Name: LOINC Code 11424-9: Physical findings of Ears and Nose and Mouth and Throat
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:22.501Z

11424-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Physical findings of Ears and Nose and Mouth and Throat 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 Physical findings. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ears & Nose & Mouth & Throat.

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 Physical findings. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ears & Nose & Mouth & Throat.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Physical findings of Ears and Nose and Mouth and Throat
Physical findings
ENMT; Exam; Examination; Finding; Findings; H+P; H+P.PX; Mouth+Throat; Nasal; Nominal; Nos; Nose (nasal passage); Oral; P prime; Phys find; Point in time; Random; Smell

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

Physical findings of Ears and Nose and Mouth and ThroatPhys find ENMTPhysical findingsH&P.PXFindPtEars & nose & mouth & throat

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code11424-9

SystemLOINC

Display namePhysical findings of Ears and Nose and Mouth and Throat

DescriptionPhysical findings

Short namePhys find ENMT

ComponentPhysical findings

PropertyFind

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ears & Nose & Mouth & Throat

ScaleNom

MethodObserved

ClassH&P.PX

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0j-a

Last changed2.38

Part names

Physical findingsFindPtEars & nose & mouth & throatNomObservedFindingPoint in time (spot)Ears and Nose and Mouth and Throat

About this content

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