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LOINC Code 32463-2: Physical findings of Pharynx

32463-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Physical findings of Pharynx 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 Pharynx.

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 Pharynx.

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 Pharynx
  • Physical findings
  • Exam; Examination; Finding; Findings; H+P; H+P.PX; Nominal; P prime; Phys find; 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

Physical findings of PharynxPhys find PharynxPhysical findingsH&P.PXFindPtPharynx

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32463-2
SystemLOINC
Display namePhysical findings of Pharynx
DescriptionPhysical findings
Short namePhys find Pharynx
ComponentPhysical findings
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)Pharynx
ScaleNom
MethodObserved
ClassH&P.PX
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.07
Last changed2.27

Part names

Physical findingsFindPtPharynxNomObservedFindingPoint in time (spot)

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