LOINC Code 21849-5: Coding system Occupational and Industry Hx
21849-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Coding system Occupational and Industry Hx 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 Coding system. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Occupation & Industry Hx.
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 Coding system. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Occupation & Industry Hx.
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
- Coding system Occupational and Industry Hx
- Coding system
- Code that identifies coding system used for occupation and industry. This is a central cancer registry data item (i .e., codes should be applied by a central or regional registry rather than collected from reporting facilities)... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
- Nominal; Occupation+Industry Hx; Point in time; Random; TUMOR REGISTRY(NAACCR); 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.
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