What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 75872-2: Aids or devices usually used for dressing and grooming, arising, eating, AndOr walking [HAQ]

Name: LOINC Code 75872-2: Aids or devices usually used for dressing and grooming, arising, eating, AndOr walking [HAQ]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:56.384Z

75872-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Aids or devices usually used for dressing and grooming, arising, eating, AndOr walking [HAQ] 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 Aids or devices usually used for dressing & grooming, arising, eating, &or walking. 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 Aids or devices usually used for dressing & grooming, arising, eating, &or walking. 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
Order vs observation: Observation
Method: HAQ

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Aids or devices usually used for dressing and grooming, arising, eating, AndOr walking [HAQ]

Aids or devices usually used for dressing & grooming, arising, eating, &or walking

Aids or devices usually used to assist a patient in any of the following activitiesdressing, including shoelaces and buttons; shampooing hair; standing up from a straight chair; getting in and out of bed; cutting meat; lifting a full cup or glass to mouth; open a new milk carton; walk outdoors on flat ground; climb up five steps.

Health Assessment Questionnaire; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Survey; Typ

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

Aids or devices usually used for dressing and grooming, arising, eating, AndOr walking [HAQ]Aids or devices usually used for dressing & grooming, arising, eating, &or walkingSURVEY.HAQTypePt^PatientNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code75872-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameAids or devices usually used for dressing and grooming, arising, eating, AndOr walking [HAQ]

DescriptionAids or devices usually used for dressing & grooming, arising, eating, &or walking

ComponentAids or devices usually used for dressing & grooming, arising, eating, &or walking

PropertyType

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleNom

MethodHAQ

ClassSURVEY.HAQ

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.50

Last changed2.61

Part names

Aids or devices usually used for dressing & grooming, arising, eating, &or walkingTypePt^PatientNomHAQAids or devices usually used for dressing and grooming, arising, eating, AndOr walkingPoint in time (spot)Health Assessment Questionnaire

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