What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 63642-3: Do, or did, you smoke if you are so ill that you are in bed most of the day [FTND]

Name: LOINC Code 63642-3: Do, or did, you smoke if you are so ill that you are in bed most of the day [FTND]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:42.802Z

63642-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Do, or did, you smoke if you are so ill that you are in bed most of the day [FTND] 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 Do, or did, you smoke if you are so ill that you are in bed most of the day. 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 Do, or did, you smoke if you are so ill that you are in bed most of the day. 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: ACTIVE
Method: FTND

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Do, or did, you smoke if you are so ill that you are in bed most of the day [FTND]
Do, or did, you smoke if you are so ill that you are in bed most of the day
Finding; Findings; Ordinal; PhenX; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Smoke during illness

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

Do, or did, you smoke if you are so ill that you are in bed most of the day [FTND]Smoke during illness FTNDDo, or did, you smoke if you are so ill that you are in bed most of the dayPHENXFindPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code63642-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameDo, or did, you smoke if you are so ill that you are in bed most of the day [FTND]

DescriptionDo, or did, you smoke if you are so ill that you are in bed most of the day

Short nameSmoke during illness FTND

ComponentDo, or did, you smoke if you are so ill that you are in bed most of the day

PropertyFind

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleOrd

MethodFTND

ClassPHENX

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.36

Last changed2.65

Part names

Do, or did, you smoke if you are so ill that you are in bed most of the dayFindPt^PatientOrdFTNDFindingPoint in time (spot)

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