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LOINC Code 72301-5: Description of Periwound

72301-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Description of Periwound 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 Periwound description. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Periwound.

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 Periwound description. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Periwound.

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
  • Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Description of Periwound
Periwound description
A description of the skin around the wound (periwound). Color, induration, warmth and edema should be assessed. Redness of the surrounding skin can be indicative of unrelieved pressure. Irritation of the surrounding skin can result from exposure to feces or urine, a reaction to the dressing or tape, or inappropriate removal of dressing or tape. Redness, tenderness, warmth and swelling are classical clinical signs of infection. [ReferenceBrown, P., 2009]
Finding; Findings; H+P; H+P.PX; Nominal; P prime; Periwnd; Periwnd desc; Point in time; Random; Wnd; wound

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

Description of PeriwoundPeriwnd descPeriwound descriptionH&P.PXFindPtPeriwound

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code72301-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameDescription of Periwound
DescriptionPeriwound description
Short namePeriwnd desc
ComponentPeriwound description
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)Periwound
ScaleNom
ClassH&P.PX
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.42
Last changed2.54

Part names

Periwound descriptionFindPtPeriwoundNomFindingPoint in time (spot)

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