AutoICD API

83174-3

Clinical

Grip strength Hand - right Dynamometer

Definition

NIH Toolbox recommended instrument for measuring grip strength is the Jamar Plus Digital dynamometer.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Grip strength

Property

Force

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Hand.right

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

Dynamometer

Details

Class

NIH.MOTOR

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Grip strength Hand-R Dynamometer

Related Names

Hand-RMechanical forcePoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRRandomRTUpper extremity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 83174-3?

LOINC code 83174-3 identifies "Grip strength Hand - right Dynamometer". NIH Toolbox recommended instrument for measuring grip strength is the Jamar Plus Digital dynamometer.

What does 83174-3 measure?

This code measures Grip strength in Hand.right. It belongs to the NIH.MOTOR 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.