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LOINC Code 73814-6: Obstetric procedures performed [US Standard Certificate of Live Birth]

73814-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Obstetric procedures performed [US Standard Certificate of Live Birth] 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 Obstetric procedures performed. 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 Obstetric procedures performed. 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

Obstetric procedures performed [US Standard Certificate of Live Birth]
Obstetric procedures performed
Medical treatment or invasive/manipulative procedure performed during this pregnancy to treat the pregnancy or to manage labor and/or delivery, including cervical cerclage, tocolysis, or external cephalic version. Cervical cerclage refers to circumferential banding or suture of the cervix to prevent or treat passive dilation and includes MacDonald's suture, Shirodkar procedure, and abdominal cerclage via laparotomy. Tocolysis refers to administration of any agent with the intent to inhibit preterm uterine contractions to extend the length of the pregnancy. Medications include magnesium sulfate (for preterm labor), Terbutaline, and Indocin (for preterm labor). External cephalic version refers to attempted conversion of a fetus from a nonvertex to a vertex presentation by external manipulation. Whether external cephalic version is successful or not (failed) is reported using a separate code [LOINC73820-3].
Echography; Finding; Findings; Nominal; OB; Obstetrical; Obstetrics; Point in time; Pregnancy; Prenatal; 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.

Common synonyms

Obstetric procedures performed [US Standard Certificate of Live Birth]Obstetric procedures performedSURVEY.CDCFindPt^PatientNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code73814-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameObstetric procedures performed [US Standard Certificate of Live Birth]
DescriptionObstetric procedures performed
ComponentObstetric procedures performed
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNom
MethodUS standard certificate of live birth
ClassSURVEY.CDC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.44
Last changed2.48

Part names

Obstetric procedures performedFindPt^PatientNomUS standard certificate of live birthFindingPoint in time (spot)

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