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LOINC Code 104895-8: Problem related issues Narrative

104895-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Problem related issues Narrative 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 Problem related issues. 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 Problem related issues. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Problem related issues Narrative
  • Problem related issues
  • ADMIN; 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

Problem related issues NarrativeProblem related issuesADMINFindPt^PatientNar

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code104895-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameProblem related issues Narrative
DescriptionProblem related issues
Short nameProblem related issues
ComponentProblem related issues
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNar
ClassADMIN
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.78
Last changed2.78

Part names

Problem related issuesFindPt^PatientNarFindingPoint in time (spot)

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