LOINC Code 69764-9: Document type ID
69764-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Document type ID 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 Document type identifier. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Form.
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 Document type identifier. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Form.
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
- Order vs observation: Observation
What it does not mean
- The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.
Key facts
- Document type ID
- Document type identifier
- The unique identifier for a document type. For example, the CDC collaborated with GS1 to develop a Global Document Type Identifier (GDTI) for the purpose of identifying the specific VIS document type. This GDTI will be captured in a bar code. It is composed of the code for the business that owns the document (0886983 for CDC), an application identifier, a document type identifier and a check digit.
- DOC.MISC; Ident; Identifier; MISC; 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.
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