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 54999-8: Suctioning in last 14 days - while a resident [MDSv3]

Name: LOINC Code 54999-8: Suctioning in last 14 days - while a resident [MDSv3]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:37.143Z

54999-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Suctioning in last 14 days - while a resident [MDSv3] 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 Suctioning in last 14D - while a resident. 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 Suctioning in last 14D - while a resident. 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: MDSv3

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Suctioning in last 14 days - while a resident [MDSv3]
Suctioning in last 14D - while a resident
Finding; Findings; MDS version 3; Ordinal; Past; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Screen; 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

Suctioning in last 14 days - while a resident [MDSv3]Suctioning in last 14D - while a residentSURVEY.MDSFind14D^PatientOrd

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code54999-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameSuctioning in last 14 days - while a resident [MDSv3]

DescriptionSuctioning in last 14D - while a resident

ComponentSuctioning in last 14D - while a resident

PropertyFind

Timing14D

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleOrd

MethodMDSv3

ClassSURVEY.MDS

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.27

Last changed2.54

Part names

Suctioning in last 14D - while a residentFind14D^PatientOrdMDSv3Suctioning in last 14 days - while a residentFinding14 days

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