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LOINC Code 55081-4: Product version code Software

55081-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Product version code Software 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 Product version code. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Software.

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 Product version code. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Software.

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

  • Product version code Software
  • Product version code
  • Ident; Identifier; Nominal; 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

Product version code SoftwareProduct version codeSURVEY.MDSIDPtSoftwareNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code55081-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameProduct version code Software
DescriptionProduct version code
ComponentProduct version code
PropertyID
TimingPt
System (specimen)Software
ScaleNom
ClassSURVEY.MDS
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.27
Last changed2.27

Part names

Product version codeIDPtSoftwareNomIdentifierPoint in time (spot)

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