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LOINC Code 106622-4: Cesarean status

106622-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Cesarean status 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 Cesarean status. 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 Cesarean status. 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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Cesarean status
This term cesarean status refers to the level of urgency for performing a caesarean section, categorizing the procedure based on the immediacy of the need for intervention. It typically includes three main classificationselective (planned in advance), urgent (required within hours), and emergency (immediate intervention necessary), which help guide medical teams in prioritizing and preparing for the procedure.
OBGYN; Ordinal; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Typ

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

Cesarean statusOBGYNTypePt^PatientOrdPoint in time (spot)

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code106622-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameCesarean status
Short nameCesarean status
ComponentCesarean status
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleOrd
ClassOBGYN
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.81
Last changed2.81

Part names

Cesarean statusTypePt^PatientOrdPoint in time (spot)

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