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LOINC Code 11459-5: Transport mode EMS system

11459-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Transport mode EMS system 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 Transport mode. It is commonly used with the system or sample type EMS system.

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 Transport mode. It is commonly used with the system or sample type EMS system.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Transport mode EMS system
  • Transport mode
  • DEEDS; Emergency Department; EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (DEEDS); Emergency Medical Service(s); EMS; NEMSIS; Nominal; Point in time; Random; 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

Transport mode EMS systemTransport mode EMS SysTransport modeEDTypePtEMS system

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code11459-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameTransport mode EMS system
DescriptionTransport mode
Short nameTransport mode EMS Sys
ComponentTransport mode
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)EMS system
ScaleNom
ClassED
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0j-a
Last changed2.63

Part names

Transport modeTypePtEMS systemNomPoint in time (spot)

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