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Laboratory

Lab results, specimens, LOINC codes and pathology

901 laboratory terms

pathologist modified bypath_mod_by

Username or system identifier of the user who last updated the pathologist's record in the clinical or administrative data system. Supports data governance, audit trail requirements, and change management processes within laboratory information and provider credentialing systems.

pathologist modified datepath_mod_dt

Calendar date on which the pathologist's record was most recently updated in the source system. Used to track data currency, support audit trail requirements, and drive downstream refresh logic in laboratory information systems, credentialing platforms, and clinical data warehouses.

pathologist modified timepath_mod_tm

Timestamp indicating the exact time of the most recent update to the pathologist's record in the source system. Combined with modified date to support precise audit trail logging, data synchronization, and change tracking in laboratory information systems and clinical data warehouses.

pathologist namepath_nm

Full display name of the pathologist, typically formatted as first and last name, used for presentation in laboratory reports, diagnostic consult notes, clinical dashboards, and provider directories. Sourced from HR or credentialing systems and maintained in laboratory information and clinical data systems.

pathologist notepath_nt

Free-text annotation or administrative comment associated with the pathologist's record, capturing supplemental context such as credentialing exceptions, operational instructions, or special workflow considerations. Stored in laboratory information systems and provider management platforms to support operational and administrative processes.

pathologist numberpath_nbr

System-assigned or organizationally defined numeric identifier for the pathologist, used to reference and track the individual across laboratory information systems, scheduling platforms, and clinical data warehouses. Distinct from NPI or license number and typically generated internally by the organization.

pathologist onset datepath_onset_dt

Date on which a specific condition, status, or role assignment became active for the pathologist, such as the start date of a leave of absence, clinical privilege, or department affiliation. Used in workforce management and credentialing systems to track effective dating of pathologist attributes and status changes.

pathologist oxygen saturationpath_o2sat

Records the peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) measurement for a pathologist in clinical documentation. Captures pulse oximetry readings as a percentage, used in occupational health records, pre-procedure assessments, or lab personnel health monitoring within clinical data systems.

pathologist paid amountpath_pd_amt

The actual dollar amount disbursed to a pathologist following adjudication of a professional services claim. Reflects reimbursement after contractual adjustments, copays, and denials are applied. Used in physician payment reconciliation, accounts payable, and provider compensation reporting within healthcare billing systems.

pathologist paid datepath_pd_dt

The calendar date on which payment was issued to a pathologist for rendered laboratory or anatomic pathology services. Used in revenue cycle management to track remittance timing, reconcile explanation of benefits records, and monitor claim payment lag within healthcare billing systems.

pathologist parentpath_prnt

Identifies the parent entity, group practice, or organizational hierarchy node to which a pathologist belongs. Used in provider directory management and credentialing systems to link individual pathologists to their supervising group, practice, or health system for network management and reporting.

pathologist percentagepath_pct

A percentage value associated with a pathologist record, such as a contracted reimbursement rate, fee schedule percentage of Medicare, ownership share in a group practice, or quality metric score. Used in provider contracting, compensation modeling, and performance analytics within healthcare administrative systems.

pathologist periodpath_prd

Defines the reporting, credentialing, or contract time interval applicable to a pathologist record. May represent a performance measurement window, licensure period, or claim submission timeframe. Used in provider lifecycle management, quality reporting, and compliance tracking within healthcare data systems.

pathologist phonepath_ph

The direct telephone contact number for a licensed pathologist, including office, lab, or on-call numbers. Used in provider directories, referral coordination, care team communication, and laboratory result notification workflows within clinical and administrative healthcare information systems.

pathologist planpath_pln

Documents the diagnostic or clinical management plan formulated by a pathologist following specimen analysis or case review. Captures narrative or structured recommendations regarding further testing, diagnosis confirmation, or clinical correlation used in anatomic and clinical pathology reporting workflows.

pathologist policy numberpath_pol_nbr

The unique identifier of an insurance, malpractice, or credentialing policy associated with a pathologist. Used to track professional liability coverage, verify insurance compliance during credentialing, and maintain accurate provider enrollment records within payer and medical staff systems.

pathologist preferred namepath_pref_nm

The name a pathologist chooses to use professionally or personally, which may differ from their legal name. Used in provider directories, EHR displays, lab reports, and care team rosters to ensure accurate, respectful identification across clinical and administrative healthcare systems.

pathologist pricepath_prc

The billed or contracted charge amount associated with pathology services rendered by a pathologist. Represents the fee schedule or gross charge before payer adjustments. Used in claims processing, contract modeling, and healthcare cost analysis within revenue cycle management systems.

pathologist primary indicatorpath_prim_ind

A flag designating whether a pathologist serves as the primary interpreting physician on a case, specimen, or care team assignment. Used in laboratory information systems and claims data to attribute professional responsibility, ensure accurate billing under the correct NPI, and support quality reporting.

pathologist prioritypath_prty

Indicates the urgency or processing priority level assigned to a pathologist's case, specimen, or task queue item. Used in laboratory information systems to triage intraoperative consultations, STAT specimens, and routine cases, ensuring timely diagnostic reporting within clinical workflows.

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