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LOINC Code 72087-0: Blessed Orientation-Memory-Concentration Test [BOMC]

72087-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Blessed Orientation-Memory-Concentration Test [BOMC] 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 Blessed orientation-memory-concentration test. 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 Blessed orientation-memory-concentration test. 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
  • Panel type: Panel
  • Method: BOMC

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Blessed Orientation-Memory-Concentration Test [BOMC]
Blessed orientation-memory-concentration test
SourceKatzman R., et al. validation of a short orientation-memory-concentration test of cognitive impairment. Am J Psychiatry 1983:140:734-9.
BOMC; BOMC test; Pan; Panel; PANEL.SURVEY.MTLHLTH; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Survey; SURVEY.MTLHLTH

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

Blessed Orientation-Memory-Concentration Test [BOMC]Blessed orientation-memory-concentration testPANEL.SURVEY.MTLHLTH-Pt^PatientBOMC

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code72087-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameBlessed Orientation-Memory-Concentration Test [BOMC]
DescriptionBlessed orientation-memory-concentration test
ComponentBlessed orientation-memory-concentration test
Property-
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
Scale-
MethodBOMC
ClassPANEL.SURVEY.MTLHLTH
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.40
Last changed2.69

Part names

Blessed orientation-memory-concentration test-Pt^PatientBOMCPoint in time (spot)

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