LOINC Code 37477-7: XR Knee PA 45 degree flexion W standing

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 View PA 45 degree flexion^W standing. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Lower extremity>Knee.

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: XR

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• XR Knee PA 45 degree flexion W standing
• View PA 45 degree flexion^W standing
• 1V; Document; EXT; Film; Finding; Findings; Imaging; Kn; LE; Leg; Low; Lower extremity joint; MSK; Musculoskeletal; Ortho; Orthopedics; PA 45 deg flex; Plain Films; Point in time; Postero-Anterior; Rad; Radiology; Random; Single View; Stand); VW; WB; Weight bearing; Xray; X-ray

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.

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