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 32473-1: Physical findings sensation

Name: LOINC Code 32473-1: Physical findings sensation
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:18.900Z

32473-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Physical findings sensation 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.sensation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Neurologic system.

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.sensation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Neurologic system.

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: Reported

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Physical findings sensation
Physical findings.sensation
Exam; Examination; Finding; Findings; H+P; H+P.PX; Nominal; P prime; Phys find; Phys find sensation; 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 sensationPhys find sensationPhysical findings.sensationH&P.PXFindPtNeurologic system

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32473-1

SystemLOINC

Display namePhysical findings sensation

DescriptionPhysical findings.sensation

Short namePhys find sensation

ComponentPhysical findings.sensation

PropertyFind

TimingPt

System (specimen)Neurologic system

ScaleNom

MethodReported

ClassH&P.PX

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.07

Last changed2.63

Part names

Physical findings.sensationFindPtNeurologic systemNomReportedPhysical findings sensationFindingPoint in time (spot)Nervous system

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