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LOINC Code 63005-3: Deprecated PhenX measure - word decoding

63005-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Deprecated PhenX measure - word decoding 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 - word decoding. 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 - word decoding. 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 - word decoding
  • PhenX measure - word decoding
  • This measure is a test to assess the respondent's ability to pronounce words accurately. This measure tests a respondent's word reading accuracy and fluency to provide an efficient means of monitoring word reading skills that are critical in the development of overall reading ability. Difficulty with word decoding is a key component of dyslexia.
  • 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 - word decodingPhenX measure - word decodingPANEL.PHENX-Pt^PatientPhenX

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code63005-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameDeprecated PhenX measure - word decoding
DescriptionPhenX measure - word decoding
ComponentPhenX measure - word decoding
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 - word decoding-Pt^PatientPhenXPoint in time (spot)

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