What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 72227-2: Surgical operation note - recommended C-CDA R1.1 and R2.0 and R2.1 sections

Name: LOINC Code 72227-2: Surgical operation note - recommended C-CDA R1.1 and R2.0 and R2.1 sections
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:51.524Z

72227-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Surgical operation note - recommended C-CDA R1.1 and R2.0 and R2.1 sections 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 Surgical operation note - recommended C-CDA R1.1 & R2.0 & R2.1 sections. 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 Surgical operation note - recommended C-CDA R1.1 & R2.0 & R2.1 sections. 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
Panel type: Convenience group

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Surgical operation note - recommended C-CDA R1.1 and R2.0 and R2.1 sections

Surgical operation note - recommended C-CDA R1.1 & R2.0 & R2.1 sections

This panel contains the recommended sections for surgical operation notes based on the HL7 Implementation Guide for CDA® Release 2Consolidated CDA Templates for Clinical Notes (US Realm) DSTU Releases 1.1, 2.0 & 2.1.

Congenital dyserythropoietic anaemia; Encounter; Evaluation and management; Evaluation and management note; notes; Operative note; Pan; Panel; PANEL.DOC; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Surg; Surg Op C-CDA R1.1+2.0+2.1 Sections; 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

Surgical operation note - recommended C-CDA R1.1 and R2.0 and R2.1 sectionsSurg Op C-CDA R1.1+2.0+2.1 SectionsSurgical operation note - recommended C-CDA R1.1 & R2.0 & R2.1 sectionsPANEL.DOC-Pt{Setting}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code72227-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameSurgical operation note - recommended C-CDA R1.1 and R2.0 and R2.1 sections

DescriptionSurgical operation note - recommended C-CDA R1.1 & R2.0 & R2.1 sections

Short nameSurg Op C-CDA R1.1+2.0+2.1 Sections

ComponentSurgical operation note - recommended C-CDA R1.1 & R2.0 & R2.1 sections

Property-

TimingPt

System (specimen){Setting}

Scale-

ClassPANEL.DOC

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.42

Last changed2.56

Part names

Surgical operation note - recommended C-CDA R1.1 & R2.0 & R2.1 sections-Pt{Setting}Surgical operation note - recommended C-CDA R1.1 and R2.0 and R2.1 sectionsPoint in time (spot)

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