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.

LOINC

LOINC Code 52724-2: Primary diagnosis code from previous setting [CARE]

Name: LOINC Code 52724-2: Primary diagnosis code from previous setting [CARE]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:36.028Z

52724-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Primary diagnosis code from previous setting [CARE] 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 Primary diagnosis code from previous setting. 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 Primary diagnosis code from previous setting. 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: DISCOURAGED
Method: CARE

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Primary diagnosis code from previous setting [CARE]
Primary diagnosis code from previous setting
CARE Survey; Continuity assessment record and evaluation; Dx; Identity or presence; Nominal; Point in time; Prev; Primary Dx code from previous setting; Random; Survey

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

Primary diagnosis code from previous setting [CARE]Primary diagnosis code from previous settingSURVEY.CAREPridPt^PatientNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code52724-2

SystemLOINC

Display namePrimary diagnosis code from previous setting [CARE]

DescriptionPrimary diagnosis code from previous setting

ComponentPrimary diagnosis code from previous setting

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleNom

MethodCARE

ClassSURVEY.CARE

StatusDISCOURAGED

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.27

Last changed2.64

Part names

Primary diagnosis code from previous settingPridPt^PatientNomCAREPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Continuity assessment record and evaluation

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