LOINC Code 73569-6: Radiation exposure and protection information [Description] Document Diagnostic imaging

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 Radiation exposure and protection information. 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: Both
• Method: Diagnostic imaging

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Radiation exposure and protection information [Description] Document Diagnostic imaging
• Radiation exposure and protection information
• The Radiation Exposure and Protection Information section contains information related to radiation exposure and protection of the patient based on current national legal requirements or standards. The section describes the indication for the treatment/procedure (e.g. fracture of tibia), relevant status of a patient (e.g. pregnancy status), who authorized the radiation treatment, the protection provided, such as lead apron, for a specific body part, and the amount, type and route of radioactive substance administered.
• Description; DOC.MISC; Document; Dx Imaging; Exp; MISC; Point in time; Rad expo+protect info; 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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