LOINC Code 62826-3: Deprecated PhenX measure - sitting - sedentary behavior
62826-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Deprecated PhenX measure - sitting - sedentary behavior 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 - sitting - sedentary behavior. 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 - sitting - sedentary behavior. 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 - sitting - sedentary behavior
- PhenX measure - sitting - sedentary behavior
- An estimate of the amount of time a person spends doing sedentary activities during a typical day or week. Sedentary activities are those that require minimal energy expenditure (e.g., less than 1.5 metabolic equivalents). While it is under intense study, being sedentary may contribute to obesity and chronic health problems (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease). The rates of overweight and obese children, adolescents, and adults are increasing and have become a major public health concern.
- Measure - sit sedentary behav; 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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