LOINC Code 62521-0: Deprecated PhenX measure - environmental exposures - occupation - occupation history

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 PhenX measure - environmental exposures - occupation - occupation history. 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: DEPRECATED
• Method: PhenX

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Deprecated PhenX measure - environmental exposures - occupation - occupation history
• PhenX measure - environmental exposures - occupation - occupation history
• Questions about the respondent's current occupation and longest held job. If appropriate, a complete work history is obtained. Occupation relates to a person's socioeconomic status and health. Descriptive data about the name of employer, occupation, common activities, hours worked, and length of time at the job is associated with potential health risks of the occupation. Standardized industry and occupational codes can be used to compare findings with other studies. Longest held job and occupational history provide historical information about previous or long term occupations that may have led to injury or exposed the respondent to hazardous chemicals which could lead to chronic health conditions.
• Hx; Job; Measure - envir occupation hx; Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Work

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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