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LOINC Code 66249-4: Balance test score [PhenX]

66249-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Balance test score [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 Balance test score. 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 Balance test score. 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

  • Balance test score [PhenX]
  • Balance test score
  • Bal; Ordinal; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Scale; Scre; Screen

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

Balance test score [PhenX]Balance test score PhenXBalance test scorePHENXScorePt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code66249-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameBalance test score [PhenX]
DescriptionBalance test score
Short nameBalance test score PhenX
ComponentBalance test score
PropertyScore
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleOrd
MethodPhenX
ClassPHENX
Example unitsscore
StatusTRIAL

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.38
Last changed2.65

Part names

Balance test scoreScorePt^PatientOrdPhenXPoint in time (spot)

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