LOINC Code 18776-5: Plan of care note

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 Plan of care note. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Setting}.

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
• Method: {Role}

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Plan of care note
• Plan of care notes (previously defined as "Plan of treatment") contains data that defines pending orders, interventions, encounters, services, and procedures for the patient. The plan includes prospective, unfulfilled, or incomplete orders and requests only. The plan may also contain information about ongoing care of the patient and information regarding goals and clinical reminders.
• Care plan; DOC.ONT; Document; Encounter; Evaluation and management; Evaluation and management note; Finding; Findings; notes; Point in time; Random; Treatment plan; Visit note

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.

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