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LOINC Code 56799-0: Address

56799-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Address 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 Address. 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 Address. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Address
  • Address; ADMIN; ADMIN.PATIENT; Nominal; Point in time; Random

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

AddressADMIN.PATIENTAddrPt^PatientNomAddress (HL7 data type)

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code56799-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameAddress
Short nameAddress
ComponentAddress
PropertyAddr
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNom
ClassADMIN.PATIENT
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.29
Last changed2.73

Part names

AddressAddrPt^PatientNomAddress (HL7 data type)Point in time (spot)

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