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LOINC Code 73786-6: Activity [NSRAS]

73786-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Activity [NSRAS] 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 Activity. 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 Activity. 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: NSRAS

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Activity [NSRAS]
  • Activity
  • Neonate activity is described as either completely bed-bound (=4), Limited bed-bound (=3), slightly limited (=2) or unlimited (=1) in the Neonatal Skin Risk Assessment Scale (NSRAS). Completely bed-bound means the infant is in a radiant warmer with a clear plastic "saran" tent. Limited bed-bound means the infant is in a radiant warmer without a clear plastic "saran" tent. Slightly limited activity is when the infant is in a double wall isolette. Unlimited activity is when the infant is in an open crib. Only one numeric value (1, 2, 3 or 4) is selected.
  • Activ; Actvty; Finding; Findings; Movements; Ordinal; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Survey; SURVEY.NSRAS

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

Activity [NSRAS]ActivitySURVEY.NSRASFindPt^PatientOrd

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code73786-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameActivity [NSRAS]
DescriptionActivity
ComponentActivity
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleOrd
MethodNSRAS
ClassSURVEY.NSRAS
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.44
Last changed2.50

Part names

ActivityFindPt^PatientOrdNSRASFindingPoint in time (spot)

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