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LOINC Code 98712-3: Rate of stimuli Muscle

98712-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Rate of stimuli Muscle 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 Rate of stimuli. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Muscle.

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 Rate of stimuli. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Muscle.

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

Rate of stimuli Muscle
Rate of stimuli
The rate of stimulus application during a repetitive nerve stimulation (RNS) study. [PMID15961865]
Count/time; Musc; Muscl; NEURO; nRate; Number rate; Number Rate = Count/Time; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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

Rate of stimuli MuscleRate of stimuliNEURONRatPtMuscleQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code98712-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameRate of stimuli Muscle
DescriptionRate of stimuli
Short nameRate of stimuli Muscle
ComponentRate of stimuli
PropertyNRat
TimingPt
System (specimen)Muscle
ScaleQn
ClassNEURO
Example units/s
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.72
Last changed2.72

Part names

Rate of stimuliNRatPtMuscleQnNumber RatePoint in time (spot)

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