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LOINC Code 58202-3: Data entry error [MDSv3]

58202-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Data entry 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 Data entry 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 Data entry 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

  • Data entry error [MDSv3]
  • Data entry 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

Data entry error [MDSv3]Data entry errorSURVEY.MDSTypePt^PatientOrd

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code58202-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameData entry error [MDSv3]
DescriptionData entry error
ComponentData entry 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

Data entry errorTypePt^PatientOrdMDSv3Point in time (spot)

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