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LOINC Code 104921-2: Ongoing problem episode reason Narrative

104921-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Ongoing problem episode reason 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 Ongoing problem episode reason. 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 Ongoing problem episode reason. 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

  • Ongoing problem episode reason Narrative
  • Ongoing problem episode reason
  • 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

Ongoing problem episode reason NarrativeOngoing problem episode reasonADMINFindPt^PatientNar

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code104921-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameOngoing problem episode reason Narrative
DescriptionOngoing problem episode reason
Short nameOngoing problem episode reason
ComponentOngoing problem episode reason
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

Ongoing problem episode reasonFindPt^PatientNarFindingPoint in time (spot)

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