What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 45882-8: Stay projected to be of a short duration - discharge projected within 90 days [Minimum Data Set]

Name: LOINC Code 45882-8: Stay projected to be of a short duration - discharge projected within 90 days [Minimum Data Set]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:31.116Z

45882-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Stay projected to be of a short duration - discharge projected within 90 days [Minimum Data Set] 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 Stay projected to be of a short duration - discharge projected within 90D. 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 Stay projected to be of a short duration - discharge projected within 90D. 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
Method: MDS

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Stay projected to be of a short duration - discharge projected within 90 days [Minimum Data Set]
Stay projected to be of a short duration - discharge projected within 90D
(do not include expected discharge due to death)
Disch; Durat; Finding; Findings; Narrative; Report; Survey; SURVEY.MDS

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

Stay projected to be of a short duration - discharge projected within 90 days [Minimum Data Set]Stay projected to be of a short duration - discharge projected within 90DSURVEY.MDSFind90D^PatientNar

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code45882-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameStay projected to be of a short duration - discharge projected within 90 days [Minimum Data Set]

DescriptionStay projected to be of a short duration - discharge projected within 90D

ComponentStay projected to be of a short duration - discharge projected within 90D

PropertyFind

Timing90D

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleNar

MethodMDS

ClassSURVEY.MDS

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.17

Last changed2.54

Part names

Stay projected to be of a short duration - discharge projected within 90DFind90D^PatientNarMDSStay projected to be of a short duration - discharge projected within 90 daysFinding90 daysMinimum Data Set

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