LOINC Code 73780-9: Congenital anomalies of the newborn [US Standard Certificate of Live Birth]

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 of the newborn. 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: US standard certificate of live birth

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Congenital anomalies of the newborn [US Standard Certificate of Live Birth]
• Congenital anomalies of the newborn
• Congenital anomalies of the newborn diagnosed prenatally or after delivery. Malformations reported with this code included anencephaly, meningomyelocele/spina bifida, cyanotic congenital heart disease, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, omphalocele, gastroschisis, limb reduction defect, cleft lip/palate, Down syndrome, suspected chromosomal disorder, and hypospadias. More than one congenital anomaly may be reported.
• Congen anomal nwbrn; Echography; Finding; Findings; New born; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; Survey; SURVEY.CDC; ULS; Ultrasound; US live birth

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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