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LOINC Code 60715-0: Defensive Reaction - Head and Neck Response [TIMP]

60715-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Defensive Reaction - Head and Neck Response [TIMP] 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 Defensive Reaction - Head and Neck Response. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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 Defensive Reaction - Head and Neck Response. 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

Defensive Reaction - Head and Neck Response [TIMP]
Defensive Reaction - Head and Neck Response
PositionInfant supine, head in midline. Procedure: Cover infant's eyes (only) with a soft cloth. Hold loosely in place for a maximum of 30 seconds while allowing head to turn. Scoring is based on movement of the head and neck only.
Finding; Findings; Ordinal; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; React; Rxn; 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.

Common synonyms

Defensive Reaction - Head and Neck Response [TIMP]Defensive Reaction - Head and Neck ResponseTIMPFindPt^PatientOrd

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code60715-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameDefensive Reaction - Head and Neck Response [TIMP]
DescriptionDefensive Reaction - Head and Neck Response
ComponentDefensive Reaction - Head and Neck Response
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleOrd
MethodTIMP
ClassTIMP
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.34
Last changed2.50

Part names

Defensive Reaction - Head and Neck ResponseFindPt^PatientOrdTIMPFindingPoint in time (spot)

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