LOINC Code 62841-2: Deprecated PhenX measure - physical activity - neighborhood environment

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 - physical activity - neighborhood environment. 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 - physical activity - neighborhood environment
• PhenX measure - physical activity - neighborhood environment
• This is a measure of neighborhood characteristics that influence physical activity. The social and physical environments influence physical activity behavior. The characteristics of a physical or "built environment" include land use and community design (e.g., local facilities, shopping, sidewalks, and bike paths) of a neighborhood. If a person is not able to walk or ride a bike in the neighborhood, he or she is less likely to engage in these types of physical activity.
• Activ; Actvty; Measure - phys act neighbor environ; Movements; 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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