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LOINC Code 103980-9: Pharmacy preference Narrative - Reported

103980-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Pharmacy preference Narrative - Reported in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Pharmacy preference. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Pharmacy preference. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Observation
  • Method: Reported

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Pharmacy preference Narrative - Reported
  • Pharmacy preference
  • CLIN; Finding; Findings; Narrative; Point in time; Random; Report

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Pharmacy preference Narrative - ReportedPharmacy preference ReportedPharmacy preferenceCLINFindPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code103980-9
SystemLOINC
Display namePharmacy preference Narrative - Reported
DescriptionPharmacy preference
Short namePharmacy preference Reported
ComponentPharmacy preference
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNar
MethodReported
ClassCLIN
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.77
Last changed2.79

Part names

Pharmacy PreferenceFindPt^PatientNarReportedFindingPoint in time (spot)

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