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LOINC Code 96040-1: WIfI classification Lower extremity WIfI

96040-1 is a LOINC code used to identify WIfI classification Lower extremity WIfI 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 WIfI classification. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Lower extremity.

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 WIfI classification. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Lower extremity.

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: WIfI

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

WIfI classification Lower extremity WIfI
WIfI classification
The WIfI classification is based on the Wound, Ischemia, and foot Infection (WIfI) grades, and is a three digit sequential presentation of the wound, ischemia and infection grades (e.g., 030 or 221). [PMID24126108]
CLIN; CLIN.RISK; EXT; Finding; Findings; LE; Leg; Low; Ordinal; Point in time; 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

WIfI classification Lower extremity WIfIWIfI class LE WIfIWIfI classificationCLIN.RISKFindPtLower extremity

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96040-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameWIfI classification Lower extremity WIfI
DescriptionWIfI classification
Short nameWIfI class LE WIfI
ComponentWIfI classification
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)Lower extremity
ScaleOrd
MethodWIfI
ClassCLIN.RISK
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Part names

WIfI classificationFindPtLower extremityOrdWIfIFindingPoint in time (spot)

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