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LOINC Code 62993-1: Deprecated PhenX measure - reading comprehension

62993-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Deprecated PhenX measure - reading comprehension 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 - reading comprehension. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

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 - reading comprehension. 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 - reading comprehension
  • PhenX measure - reading comprehension
  • This measure assesses the ability of an individual to understand what he or she reads. This measure can be used to determine if the respondent can read written text and interpret the meaning of this text. Poor performance suggests a reading disorder that may be linked with other language impairments.
  • 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.

Common synonyms

Deprecated PhenX measure - reading comprehensionPhenX measure - reading comprehensionPANEL.PHENX-Pt^PatientPhenX

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code62993-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameDeprecated PhenX measure - reading comprehension
DescriptionPhenX measure - reading comprehension
ComponentPhenX measure - reading comprehension
Property-
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
Scale-
MethodPhenX
ClassPANEL.PHENX
StatusDEPRECATED

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.36
Last changed2.46

Part names

PhenX measure - reading comprehension-Pt^PatientPhenXPoint in time (spot)

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