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LOINC Code 46069-1: Discharge potential Set

46069-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Discharge potential 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 Discharge potential. 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 Discharge potential. 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: Order
  • Panel type: Organizer

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Discharge potential Set
  • Discharge potential
  • Disch; Pan; Panel; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; 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

Discharge potential SetDischarge potentialPANEL.SURVEY.MDS-Pt^PatientSet

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code46069-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameDischarge potential Set
DescriptionDischarge potential
ComponentDischarge potential
Property-
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleSet
ClassPANEL.SURVEY.MDS
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.17
Last changed2.52

Part names

Discharge potential-Pt^PatientSetPoint in time (spot)

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