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LOINC Code 56843-6: Physical findings of Nail bed Narrative

56843-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Physical findings of Nail bed Narrative 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 Nail bed.

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 Nail bed.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Physical findings of Nail bed Narrative
  • Physical findings
  • Exam; Examination; Finding; Findings; H+P; H+P.PX; Nails; Narrative; P prime; Phys find; Point in time; Random; Report; Ungal nail

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 Nail bed NarrativePhys find Nail BedPhysical findingsH&P.PXFindPtNail bed

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code56843-6
SystemLOINC
Display namePhysical findings of Nail bed Narrative
DescriptionPhysical findings
Short namePhys find Nail Bed
ComponentPhysical findings
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)Nail bed
ScaleNar
ClassH&P.PX
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.29
Last changed2.40

Part names

Physical findingsFindPtNail bedNarFindingPoint in time (spot)

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