LOINC Code 62833-9: Deprecated PhenX measure - total physical activity - objective

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 - total physical activity - objective. 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 - total physical activity - objective
• PhenX measure - total physical activity - objective
• Physical movements measured by accelerometer(s). Physical activity is a key component of health in all populations; yet the inter- and intra-individual variability is high. Objective measurements of free-living physical activity using portable accelerometers are the current standard for quantifying intensity, duration, and frequency, and can be used for continuous measurements over several days to weeks. These instruments can also be used in disease prevention and interventions.
• Activ; Actvty; Measure - total phys act objective; Movements; Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Tot; Totl

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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