LOINC Code 73981-3: Problem alleviating AndOr exacerbating factors Narrative

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 Problem alleviating &or exacerbating factors. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Problem alleviating AndOr exacerbating factors Narrative
• Problem alleviating &or exacerbating factors
• Narrative description of alleviating and/or exacerbating factors for the patient's problem or symptoms. Example factors include laying down, cold compresses, 500mg tylenol, and exposure to sun.
• Finding; Findings; H+P; H+P.HX; Narrative; P prime; Point in time; Prob modifying factors; Random; Report

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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