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LOINC Code 67781-5: Summarization of encounter note

67781-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Summarization of encounter note 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 Summarization of encounter note. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Setting}.

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 Summarization of encounter note. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Setting}.

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: {Role}

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Summarization of encounter note
  • Document; Encounter; Evaluation and management; Evaluation and management note; History; NEMSIS; notes; Point in time; Random; Summ of encounter note; Summary; Visit note

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

Summarization of encounter noteSumm of encounter noteNEMSISHxPt{Setting}Doc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code67781-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameSummarization of encounter note
Short nameSumm of encounter note
ComponentSummarization of encounter note
PropertyHx
TimingPt
System (specimen){Setting}
ScaleDoc
Method{Role}
ClassNEMSIS
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.40
Last changed2.81

Part names

Summarization of encounter noteHxPt{Setting}Doc{Role}HistoryPoint in time (spot)Role-unspecified

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