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LOINC Code 58201-5: Transcription error [MDSv3]

58201-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Transcription error [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 Transcription error. 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 Transcription error. 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

  • Transcription error [MDSv3]
  • Transcription error
  • MDS version 3; Ordinal; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Survey; SURVEY.MDS; Typ

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

Transcription error [MDSv3]Transcription errorSURVEY.MDSTypePt^PatientOrd

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code58201-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameTranscription error [MDSv3]
DescriptionTranscription error
ComponentTranscription error
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleOrd
MethodMDSv3
ClassSURVEY.MDS
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.29
Last changed2.44

Part names

Transcription errorTypePt^PatientOrdMDSv3Point in time (spot)

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