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LOINC Code 71388-3: CMS - physical exam panel

71388-3 is a LOINC code used to identify CMS - physical exam panel 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 CMS - physical exam panel. 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 CMS - physical exam panel. 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
  • Panel type: Panel

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

CMS - physical exam panel
Levels of E/M services are based on four types of examinationProblem Focused - a limited examination of the affected body area or organ system. Expanded Problem Focused - a limited examination of the affected body area or organ system and any other symptomatic or related body area(s) or organ system(s). Detailed - An extended examination of the affected body area or organ system and any other symptomatic or related body area(s) or organ system(s). Comprehensive - general multi-system examination, or complete examination of a single organ system and other symptomatic or related body area(s) or organ system(s).General multi-system or single organ examination may be performed by any physician regardless of specialty. The type and content of the examination are selected by the physician and based on clinical judgment, the patient's history and the nature of the presenting problem.
Document; Pan; PANEL.SURVEY.CMS; Panl; PE; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Survey

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

CMS - physical exam panelPANEL.SURVEY.CMS-Pt^PatientDocPoint in time (spot)

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code71388-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameCMS - physical exam panel
ComponentCMS - physical exam panel
Property-
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleDoc
ClassPANEL.SURVEY.CMS
StatusTRIAL

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.40
Last changed2.40

Part names

CMS - physical exam panel-Pt^PatientDocPoint in time (spot)

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