LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 84459-7: Able to point to the letter e [NIH Toolbox]

84459-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Able to point to the letter e [NIH Toolbox] 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 Able to point to the letter e. 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 Able to point to the letter e. 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: NIH Toolbox

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Able to point to the letter e [NIH Toolbox]
  • Able to point to the letter e
  • Finding; Findings; Mental health; MentalHealth; Ordinal; Point in time; Point to e; Psych; Psychiatry; Ql; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen

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

Able to point to the letter e [NIH Toolbox]Point to e NIHAble to point to the letter eNIH.COGNITIVEFindPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code84459-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameAble to point to the letter e [NIH Toolbox]
DescriptionAble to point to the letter e
Short namePoint to e NIH
ComponentAble to point to the letter e
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleOrd
MethodNIH Toolbox
ClassNIH.COGNITIVE
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.58
Last changed2.59

Part names

Able to point to the letter eFindPt^PatientOrdNIH ToolboxFindingPoint in time (spot)

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