LOINC Code 69454-7: Death date comment
69454-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Death date comment 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 Death date comment. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.
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 Death date comment. 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
- Death date comment
- This observation allows the entry of information relevant to the date/time of death in those cases where the point in time can in no way be established. Example values include "unknown", "partial", "remains". Estimates may be provided with "Approx-" placed before the date or time.
- cmmt; cmnt; Com; Comm; Comments; Commt; Finding; Findings; Narrative; Point in time; Random; Remarks; Report; Survey; SURVEY.CDC
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.
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