LOINC Code 62749-7: Deprecated PhenX measure - attention-deficit - hyperactivity disorder symptoms

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 - attention-deficit - hyperactivity disorder symptoms. 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 - attention-deficit - hyperactivity disorder symptoms
• PhenX measure - attention-deficit - hyperactivity disorder symptoms
• A questionnaire to assess attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that is more pronounced than in other individuals at similar developmental levels (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). This measure is used to screen an individual for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and to assess the severity of symptoms. ADHD is found in 3% to 7% of school-aged children and demonstrates a familial pattern as first-order relatives of affected individuals are at higher risk for ADHD and other disorders, such as mood, anxiety, and learning disorders. The severity and course of ADHD are also influenced by environmental factors, such as school and family (American Psychiatric Association, 2000).
• Measure attention def hyperact sympt; Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Sx

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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