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LOINC Code 71521-9: Location Dialysis facility [ESRD]

71521-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Location Dialysis facility [ESRD] 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 Location. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dialysis facility.

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 Location. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dialysis facility.

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: TRIAL
  • Order vs observation: Observation
  • Method: ESRD

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Location Dialysis facility [ESRD]
  • Location
  • Indicates the type of location where services are provided.
  • Dialy; End Stage Renal Disease; ESRD survey; Fclty; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Survey; 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

Location Dialysis facility [ESRD]LocationSURVEY.ESRDTypePtDialysis facilityNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code71521-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameLocation Dialysis facility [ESRD]
DescriptionLocation
ComponentLocation
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Dialysis facility
ScaleNom
MethodESRD
ClassSURVEY.ESRD
StatusTRIAL
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.40
Last changed2.67

Part names

LocationTypePtDialysis facilityNomESRDPoint in time (spot)End Stage Renal Disease

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