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LOINC Code 80345-2: Pressure points examined [Anatomy] of Skin

80345-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Pressure points examined [Anatomy] of Skin 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 Pressure points examined. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Skin.

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 Pressure points examined. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Skin.

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

  • Pressure points examined [Anatomy] of Skin
  • Pressure points examined
  • Anatomy; Dermatologic; Epidermis; H+P; H+P.PX; Integument; Nominal; P prime; Point in time; Random; Skn

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

Pressure points examined [Anatomy] of SkinPressure points examined SkinPressure points examinedH&P.PXAnatPtSkin

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code80345-2
SystemLOINC
Display namePressure points examined [Anatomy] of Skin
DescriptionPressure points examined
Short namePressure points examined Skin
ComponentPressure points examined
PropertyAnat
TimingPt
System (specimen)Skin
ScaleNom
ClassH&P.PX
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Part names

Pressure points examinedAnatPtSkinNomAnatomyPoint in time (spot)

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