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LOINC Code 60716-8: Defensive reaction - arm movements [TIMP]

60716-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Defensive reaction - arm movements [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 - arm movements. 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 - arm movements. 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 - arm movements [TIMP]
Defensive reaction - arm movements
PositionInfant in supine, head in midline. Procedure: Drape a soft cloth over infant's entire face and upper chest so that cloth does not cover arms. Observe arm movements for up to a maximum of 30 seconds.
Finding; Findings; Ordinal; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; React; Rxn; Screen; Test of Infant Motor Performance; Upper extremity

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 - arm movements [TIMP]Defensive reaction - arm movementsTIMPFindPt^PatientOrd

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code60716-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameDefensive reaction - arm movements [TIMP]
DescriptionDefensive reaction - arm movements
ComponentDefensive reaction - arm movements
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 - arm movementsFindPt^PatientOrdTIMPFindingPoint in time (spot)

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