5880005: Physical examination procedure (procedure)

SNOMED CT Concept\Procedure\...

\Procedure by site\An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)

\Procedure by method\Determination of a value, conclusion, or inference by evaluating evidence\Examination by method\An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)
\Procedure by method\Interview, history AND/OR physical examination\Examination by method\An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)

Status: current, Sufficiently defined by necessary conditions definition status (core metadata concept). Date: 31-Jan 2006. Module: SNOMED CT core

Descriptions:

Expanded Value Set

Outbound Relationships	Type	Target	Active	Characteristic	Refinability	Group	Values
An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Is a	Interview, history AND/OR physical examination	false	Inferred relationship	Some
An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Is a	Physical assessment	false	Inferred relationship	Some
An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Is a	Diagnostic procedure by site	false	Inferred relationship	Some
An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Is a	Observation procedure (procedure)	false	Inferred relationship	Some
An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Has intent	Diagnostic intent (qualifier value)	false	Inferred relationship	Some
An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Method	Physical examination - action	false	Inferred relationship	Some	2
An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Procedure site	Body structure (body structure)	false	Inferred relationship	Some	2
An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Method	Investigation - action	false	Inferred relationship	Some
An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Method	Examination - action	true	Inferred relationship	Some	1
An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Is a	Interview, history AND/OR physical examination	false	Inferred relationship	Some
An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Is a	Determination of a value, conclusion, or inference by evaluating evidence	false	Inferred relationship	Some
An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Is a	Procedure by site	true	Inferred relationship	Some
An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Method	Examination - action	false	Inferred relationship	Some	1
An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Procedure site	Anatomical structure	false	Inferred relationship	Some	1
An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Procedure site	Anatomical structure	false	Inferred relationship	Some	1
An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Is a	Examination by method	true	Inferred relationship	Some
An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Procedure site	Anatomical or acquired body structure (body structure)	false	Inferred relationship	Some	1
An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Method	Examination - action	false	Inferred relationship	Some	1
An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Procedure site	Anatomical or acquired body structure (body structure)	true	Inferred relationship	Some	1

Inbound Relationships	Type	Active	Source	Characteristic	Refinability	Group
On examination - drowsy	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	5
On examination - semiconscious	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - conscious level fluctuating	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - collapsed	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - collapse -cardiac arrest	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - collapse - respiratory arrest	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - collapse - asphyxia	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - collapse - syncope	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	5
On examination - mental state	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - state of mind normal	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	1
On examination - distressed	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	1
On examination - apathetic	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	1
On examination - afraid	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	1
On examination - agitated	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - depressed	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - anxious	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - nervous	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - irritable	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	1
On examination - angry	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	1
On examination - elated	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	1
On examination - content	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - ethnic group	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - Europeanoid	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - Negroid	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - Australoid	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - color	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - color normal	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - color pale	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - color flushed	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	1
On examination - jaundiced color	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - color pigmented	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - central cyanosis	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - peripheral cyanosis	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - bodily configuration	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - endomorph	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	1
On examination - mesomorph	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - ectomorph	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	4
On examination - feminized male	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - masculinized female	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - height	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - height greater than 20% below average	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - height 10-20% below average	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - height within 10% average	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	1
On examination - height 10-20% over average	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	1
On examination - height greater than 20% over average	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	1
On examination - loss of height	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - weight	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - weight greater than 20% below ideal	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - weight 10-20% below ideal	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - weight within 10% ideal	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - Underweight	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - postural position	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - carpopedal spasm	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	4
On examination - knees drawn up	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - drooping/round shouldered	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - pain influenced posture	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - edema of ankles	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - edema of feet	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - edema of legs	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	1
On examination - edema of thighs	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination abdominal edema	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - sacral edema	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - periorbital edema	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - edema of arms	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	1
On examination - hair - general examination	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - hair - normal	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - hair lacks lustre	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - dryness of hair	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - loss of hair	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - fine, silky hair	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	1
On examination - hirsutism	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - facial hair	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - loss of body hair	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - balding	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	1
On examination - general eye examination	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - eyes - no abnormality detected	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - eyes - arcus senilis	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	4
On examination - pinpoint pupils	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	4
On examination - fixed, dilated pupils	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - glass (prosthetic) eye	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - exophthalmos present	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - subconjunctival hemorrhage	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - colored sclera	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	1
On examination - enophthalmos present	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	5
On examination - lens normal	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	4
On examination - lens - clear	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - lens - early opacity	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - has one eye	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - head - general examination	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - head - no abnormality detected	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - head large	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - head small	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	4
On examination - head abnormal shape	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - salivary glands	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - salivary glands - no abnormality detected	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	1
On examination - parotid swelling	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	3
On examination - submandibular swelling	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	1
On examination - sublingual swelling	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	1
On examination - thyroid gland	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2
On examination - unilateral thyroid swelling	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some
On examination - thyroid swelling -bilateral	Finding method (attribute)	False	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	Inferred relationship	Some	2

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Id	Description	Lang	Type	Status	Case?	Module
2884690016	An observation of the body or a body part using one of the five human senses (e.g. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation)	en	Definition	Active	Entire term case sensitive (core metadata concept)	SNOMED CT core
10793011	Clinical examination	en	Synonym (core metadata concept)	Active	Entire term case insensitive (core metadata concept)	SNOMED CT core
194969012	Physical examination procedure	en	Synonym (core metadata concept)	Active	Entire term case insensitive (core metadata concept)	SNOMED CT core
498242010	Physical examination	en	Synonym (core metadata concept)	Active	Entire term case insensitive (core metadata concept)	SNOMED CT core
498243017	Examination of patient	en	Synonym (core metadata concept)	Active	Entire term case insensitive (core metadata concept)	SNOMED CT core
797572013	Physical examination procedure (procedure)	en	Fully specified name	Active	Entire term case insensitive (core metadata concept)	SNOMED CT core
2579416013	PE - Physical examination	en	Synonym (core metadata concept)	Active	Entire term case sensitive (core metadata concept)	SNOMED CT core