LOINC

LOINC Code 64558-0: Why were your childs tonsils removed [PhenX]

64558-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Why were your childs tonsils removed [PhenX] 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 Why were your childs tonsils removed. 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 Why were your childs tonsils removed. 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: TRIAL
  • Method: PhenX

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Why were your childs tonsils removed [PhenX]
  • Why were your childs tonsils removed
  • Childs tonsils removed reason; Finding; Findings; Nominal; 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

Why were your childs tonsils removed [PhenX]Childs tonsils removed reason PhenXWhy were your childs tonsils removedPHENXFindPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code64558-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameWhy were your childs tonsils removed [PhenX]
DescriptionWhy were your childs tonsils removed
Short nameChilds tonsils removed reason PhenX
ComponentWhy were your childs tonsils removed
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNom
MethodPhenX
ClassPHENX
StatusTRIAL

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.36
Last changed2.65

Part names

Why were your childs tonsils removedFindPt^PatientNomPhenXFindingPoint in time (spot)

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