LOINC Code 63521-9: Deprecated PhenX measure - body image
63521-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Deprecated PhenX measure - body image 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 - body image. 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 - body image. 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 - body image
- PhenX measure - body image
- Self-reported body size using a visual scale at selected ages and/or currently; or parents' perception of their child's body size. This measure is used to assess an individual's perception of his or her (and their children's) body image. Self body image historically and currently and body image of one's children is a useful indicator of health (i.e., predictive of diabetes, hypertension and coronary disease) and mental well-being.
- bod; Bodies; 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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