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LOINC Code 104904-8: Problem level of control Narrative

104904-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Problem level of control 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 level of control. 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 level of control. 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 level of control Narrative
  • Problem level of control
  • ADMIN; Finding; Findings; Levels; Levl; LV; LVL; 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 level of control NarrativeProblem level of controlADMINFindPt^PatientNar

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code104904-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameProblem level of control Narrative
DescriptionProblem level of control
Short nameProblem level of control
ComponentProblem level of control
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 level of controlFindPt^PatientNarFindingPoint in time (spot)

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