LOINC Code 60700-2: Ballistic movements of the arms or legs (swipes or swats) [TIMP]

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 Ballistic movements of the arms or legs (swipes or swats). It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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: TIMP

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Ballistic movements of the arms or legs (swipes or swats) [TIMP]
• Ballistic movements of the arms or legs (swipes or swats)
• Swipes are large, abrupt, and fast shoulder movements in an up and backward direction. Movements are launched abruptly but conclude gradually. Swats are fast and powerful shoulder or hip movements with medium-large amplitude and abrupt onset/offset. They are directed down and forward. Distal joints are relatively immobile.
• Finding; Findings; Ordinal; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Test of Infant Motor Performance

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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