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.
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.
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