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LOINC Code 34117-2: History and physical note

34117-2 is a LOINC code used to identify History and physical note 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 History and physical note. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Setting}.

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 History and physical note. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Setting}.

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: Both
  • Method: {Role}

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • History and physical note
  • DOC.ONT; Document; Encounter; Evaluation and management; Evaluation and management note; Finding; Findings; H&P note; Hx; notes; Point in time; Random; Visit note

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

History and physical noteH&P noteDOC.ONTOLOGYFindPt{Setting}Doc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code34117-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameHistory and physical note
Short nameH&P note
ComponentHistory and physical note
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen){Setting}
ScaleDoc
Method{Role}
ClassDOC.ONTOLOGY
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.63

Part names

History and physical noteFindPt{Setting}Doc{Role}History and physicalNoteFindingPoint in time (spot)Role-unspecified

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