Domain
EHR, ICD-10, LOINC, SNOMED CT, patient care and clinical documentation
16,101 clinical terms
The calendar date on which a surgical procedure was performed at a specific facility location. Used in inpatient and outpatient claims processing to confirm service dates, validate prior authorization windows, and support surgical episode analysis and outcomes reporting.
A reference identifier linking a LOINC-coded laboratory observation or clinical measurement to a specific billing or patient account. Used in clinical data systems to associate standardized test codes with financial transactions and patient encounter records for reconciliation purposes.
A binary flag denoting whether a specific LOINC code is currently enabled for use within a clinical or laboratory information system. Used to control which standardized observation identifiers are available for ordering, resulting, and data exchange in active workflows.
Indicates the current operational state of a LOINC code within a health system, reflecting whether the standardized observation identifier is approved, deprecated, or retired. Used in laboratory and clinical systems to manage code set lifecycle and ensure accurate test cataloging.
The physical mailing or facility address associated with the entity responsible for a LOINC-coded observation or test result. Used in laboratory data management to identify the originating site of a clinical measurement and support result routing and provider communication.
The dollar value applied to modify the original charge associated with a LOINC-coded laboratory or clinical observation. Used in claims processing to reflect contractual write-offs, payer negotiations, or billing corrections tied to specific standardized diagnostic or lab services.
The date a patient was admitted to a facility in relation to a LOINC-coded observation or diagnostic test ordered during that encounter. Used to contextualize lab and clinical measurements within an inpatient episode for clinical analysis and claims adjudication.
The patient's age at the time a LOINC-coded clinical observation or laboratory test was performed. Used in clinical analytics and reference range interpretation, as many lab results and diagnostic measurements have age-specific normal values that guide clinical decision-making.
The maximum dollar amount a payer will reimburse for a service associated with a specific LOINC-coded observation or laboratory test. Used in claims adjudication to determine payment limits based on contracted rates for standardized diagnostic and clinical measurement services.
The total monetary charge associated with a LOINC-coded laboratory test or clinical observation. Used in healthcare billing and financial reporting to capture the billed value of standardized diagnostic services, supporting cost analysis and reimbursement reconciliation across payers.
Indicates whether a LOINC-coded laboratory test or clinical observation has been reviewed and authorized within a clinical workflow or billing process. Used to track whether a standardized diagnostic request or result has cleared required review steps before processing or reimbursement.
Identifies the clinician, administrator, or system user who authorized a LOINC-coded test order, result, or associated transaction. Used in clinical and laboratory systems to maintain accountability and audit trails for standardized observation requests and diagnostic result approvals.
The recorded time at which a patient or specimen arrived at a care site in connection with a LOINC-coded observation or laboratory test. Used in laboratory workflow management to measure turnaround times, track specimen processing efficiency, and support quality reporting metrics.
The calendar date a patient or laboratory specimen arrived at a facility for a LOINC-coded test or clinical observation. Used in lab information systems to document specimen receipt, calculate processing timelines, and ensure compliance with diagnostic turnaround time standards.
The clinical evaluation narrative or structured finding associated with a LOINC-coded observation. Used in EHR and lab systems to document clinician interpretation of standardized test results, linking quantitative measurements to clinical conclusions within the patient's diagnostic record.
The remaining unpaid dollar amount associated with a LOINC-coded laboratory or clinical observation after payments and adjustments have been applied. Used in revenue cycle management to track outstanding patient or payer obligations for specific standardized diagnostic services.
The total dollar amount billed for a laboratory or clinical observation test identified by a LOINC code. Captured on claims and lab orders to record the gross charge submitted to payers for diagnostic services such as blood panels, urinalysis, or vital sign measurements.
The date of birth associated with the patient record linked to a LOINC-coded clinical observation. Used in laboratory and diagnostic workflows to validate patient identity, calculate age-based reference ranges, and ensure accurate result interpretation for age-sensitive lab tests.
The systolic and diastolic arterial pressure measurement recorded under a standardized LOINC code, typically LOINC 55284-4. Captured in clinical data systems to document patient vital signs, support hypertension management, and enable longitudinal trending of cardiovascular health metrics.
The date on which a LOINC-coded laboratory test order or clinical observation request was cancelled. Used in lab information systems and EHR workflows to track order lifecycle events, audit test cancellations, and identify patterns in incomplete diagnostic service requests.