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LOINC Code 46212-7: Pre operative photo

46212-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Pre operative photo 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 Preoperative photo. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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 Preoperative photo. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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

  • Pre operative photo
  • Preoperative photo
  • Photos taken preoperatively, usually of site that would be affected by the surgery.
  • ATTACH; ATTACH.CLINRPT; Misc; Miscellaneous; Other; Point in time; Pre-Op; Preop Photo; Random; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified

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

Pre operative photoPreoperative photoATTACH.CLINRPT-PtXXXPoint in time (spot)

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code46212-7
SystemLOINC
Display namePre operative photo
DescriptionPreoperative photo
ComponentPreoperative photo
Property-
TimingPt
System (specimen)XXX
Scale-
ClassATTACH.CLINRPT
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.17
Last changed2.66

Part names

Preoperative photo-PtXXXPoint in time (spot)

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