62979-0
ClinicalPhenX - ear infections - otitis media protocol 200201
Definition
This protocol contains two interviewer-administered questions from the 2009-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) that capture the frequency of ear infections and whether or not the respondent has ever had tubes inserted in his/her ears. The Speech and Hearing Working Group notes that this protocol could also be self-administered and that it could be asked of young children by a parent.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
PhenX - ear infections - otitis media protocol 200201
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
PhenX
Details
Class
PANEL.PHENX
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Ear infections - otitis media proto
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 62979-0?
LOINC code 62979-0 identifies "PhenX - ear infections - otitis media protocol 200201". This protocol contains two interviewer-administered questions from the 2009-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) that capture the frequency of ear infections and whether or not the respondent has ever had tubes inserted in his/her ears. The Speech and Hearing Working Group notes that this protocol could also be self-administered and that it could be asked of young children by a parent.
What does 62979-0 measure?
This code measures PhenX - ear infections - otitis media protocol 200201 in ^Patient. It belongs to the PANEL.PHENX 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.