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LOINC Code 72177-9: Congenital anomalies noted [RHEA]

72177-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Congenital anomalies noted [RHEA] 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 Congenital anomalies noted. 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 Congenital anomalies noted. 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
  • Order vs observation: Observation
  • Method: RHEA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Congenital anomalies noted [RHEA]
  • Congenital anomalies noted
  • Are there any anomolies apparent at birth?
  • Finding; Findings; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Rwanda Health Enterprise Architecture; Survey; SURVEY.GNHLTH

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

Congenital anomalies noted [RHEA]Congenital anomalies notedSURVEY.GNHLTHFindPt^PatientNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code72177-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameCongenital anomalies noted [RHEA]
DescriptionCongenital anomalies noted
ComponentCongenital anomalies noted
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNom
MethodRHEA
ClassSURVEY.GNHLTH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.42
Last changed2.67

Part names

Congenital anomalies notedFindPt^PatientNomRHEAFindingPoint in time (spot)Rwanda Health Enterprise Architecture

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