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LOINC Code 66690-9: I like to stop and think about something before I do it [UPPS-R-Child]

66690-9 is a LOINC code used to identify I like to stop and think about something before I do it [UPPS-R-Child] 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 I like to stop and think about something before I do it. 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 I like to stop and think about something before I do it. 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: UPPS-R-C

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • I like to stop and think about something before I do it [UPPS-R-Child]
  • I like to stop and think about something before I do it
  • Finding; Findings; Ordinal; PhenX; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; R prime; Random; Right; Screen; UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale for Children; Urgency,Perseverance,Premeditation,Sensation Seeking-Impulsive Behavior Scale

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

I like to stop and think about something before I do it [UPPS-R-Child]Stop and think UPPS-R-CI like to stop and think about something before I do itPHENXFindPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code66690-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameI like to stop and think about something before I do it [UPPS-R-Child]
DescriptionI like to stop and think about something before I do it
Short nameStop and think UPPS-R-C
ComponentI like to stop and think about something before I do it
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleOrd
MethodUPPS-R-C
ClassPHENX
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Part names

I like to stop and think about something before I do itFindPt^PatientOrdUPPS-R-CFindingPoint in time (spot)UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale for Children

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