LOINC Code 62725-7: Deprecated PhenX measure - eating disorders screener

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 - eating disorders screener. 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 - eating disorders screener
• PhenX measure - eating disorders screener
• A questionnaire to assess eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, which is a refusal to maintain normal weight, and bulimia nervosa characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by vomiting, use of laxatives, or fasting (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). This measure is used to screen an individual for the presence of an eating disorder. Eating disorders are more prevalent among women in industrialized nations and range from 0.5% for anorexia nervosa to 3% for bulimia nervosa. Eating disorders are accompanied by unhealthy attitudes about body shape and weight and co-occur with a number of other disorders including depression, obsessive compulsive disorders, anxiety disorders and personality disorders. Nutritional deficiencies associated with eating disorders can lead to renal failure, cardiovascular disease and menstrual problems (American Psychiatric Association, 2000).
• 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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