LOINC Code 62722-4: Deprecated PhenX measure - depression
62722-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Deprecated PhenX measure - depression 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 PhenX measure - depression. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.
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 - depression. 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 - depression
- PhenX measure - depression
- A questionnaire to assess major depressive disorder (MDD), a mood disorder characterized by one or more major depressive episodes without manic, mixed or hypomanic episodes (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). This measure is used to screen an individual for the presence of depression and to assess the severity of underlying symptoms. Depression is a common disorder with the lifetime risk between 10-25% for women and 5-12% for men. Depression demonstrates a familial pattern and is co-morbid with other psychiatric disorders including anxiety disorder, substance use disorders, and eating disorders. Additionally, certain medical conditions such as diabetes, stroke and heart disease increase the risk of depression (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). Some individuals who present with major depressive episodes may have a bipolar spectrum disorder.
- Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random
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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