10210-3
ClinicalPhysical findings of General status Narrative
Definition
Physical findings (of general status) describes general observations and readily observable attributes of the patient, including affect and demeanor, apparent age compared to actual age, gender, ethnicity, nutritional status based on appearance, body build and habitus (e.g., muscular, cachectic, obese), developmental or other deformities, gait and mobility, personal hygiene, evidence of distress, and voice quality and speech.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Physical findings
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
General status
Scale Type
Nar
Method Type
Observed
Details
Class
H&P.PX
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Phys find General status
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 10210-3?
LOINC code 10210-3 identifies "Physical findings of General status Narrative". Physical findings (of general status) describes general observations and readily observable attributes of the patient, including affect and demeanor, apparent age compared to actual age, gender, ethnicity, nutritional status based on appearance, body build and habitus (e.g., muscular, cachectic, obese), developmental or other deformities, gait and mobility, personal hygiene, evidence of distress, and voice quality and speech.
What does 10210-3 measure?
This code measures Physical findings in General status. It belongs to the H&P.PX class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.