98696-8
ClinicalSensory nerve conduction panel Nerve
Definition
This panel contains the collection of terms that would be used to report results for additional nerves studied during the sensory part of a nerve conduction study (NCS). The most commonly studied sensory nerves have their own panels (radial, median, ulnar, medial antebrachial cutaneous, lateral antebrachial cutaneous, and sural). This panel should be repeated for each stimulation and recording site combination for each additional nerve that is studied.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Sensory nerve conduction panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Nerve
Scale Type
-
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.NEURO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Sensory NC Pnl Nerve
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 98696-8?
LOINC code 98696-8 identifies "Sensory nerve conduction panel Nerve". This panel contains the collection of terms that would be used to report results for additional nerves studied during the sensory part of a nerve conduction study (NCS). The most commonly studied sensory nerves have their own panels (radial, median, ulnar, medial antebrachial cutaneous, lateral antebrachial cutaneous, and sural). This panel should be repeated for each stimulation and recording site combination for each additional nerve that is studied.
What does 98696-8 measure?
This code measures Sensory nerve conduction panel in Nerve. It belongs to the PANEL.NEURO 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.