LOINC Code 62840-4: PhenX - physical functioning - subjective protocol 151101

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 - physical functioning - subjective protocol 151101. 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: DISCOURAGED
• Panel type: Panel
• Method: PhenX

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• PhenX - physical functioning - subjective protocol 151101
• The interviewer asks the participant (or proxy) a series of questions about the level of difficulty he/she has performing everyday activities. These activities may be prohibited by a long-term (chronic) health problem. A hand card with the questions and response options is provided to the participant. Temporary conditions (e.g., broken leg, pregnancy) that prevent the participant from doing the activity do not apply. Questions may be answered by a proxy. Items a., q., r., and s. are not related to physical functioning and may be omitted.
• Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; Phys func subj proto; 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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