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LOINC Code 30971-6: Adverse event VAERS

30971-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Adverse event VAERS 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 Adverse event. 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 Adverse event. 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
  • Method: VAERS

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Adverse event VAERS
  • Adverse event
  • AE; Finding; Findings; Nominal; Point in time; Random; VACCINE

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

Adverse event VAERSAE VAERSAdverse eventVACCINFindPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code30971-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameAdverse event VAERS
DescriptionAdverse event
Short nameAE VAERS
ComponentAdverse event
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNom
MethodVAERS
ClassVACCIN
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.04
Last changed2.42

Part names

Adverse eventFindPt^PatientNomVAERSFindingPoint in time (spot)

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