LOINC Code 62756-2: Deprecated PhenX measure - parkinsonian symptoms
62756-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Deprecated PhenX measure - parkinsonian symptoms 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 - parkinsonian symptoms. 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 - parkinsonian 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 - parkinsonian symptoms
- PhenX measure - parkinsonian symptoms
- A physical examination to assess Parkinsonism symptoms, including resting tremor, resistance to movement, slowed voluntary and automatic movement, and abnormal gait and posture. This measure is used to screen an individual for the symptoms of Parkinsonism. Parkinsonism occurs in about 0.2% of the population and the risk increases with age. Parkinsonism can be caused by genetics, vascular disease, certain medications and environmental contaminants such as manganese dust, carbon monoxide or pesticides (Aminoff et al., 2005).
- 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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