LOINC Code 74208-0: Demographic information + History of occupation Document

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 Demographic information+history of occupation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Setting}.

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: {Role}

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Demographic information + History of occupation Document
• Demographic information+history of occupation
• Summary of the patient's demographic information (e.g. age, residence status) and occupational (e.g. industry) history.
• Demographic+occupation; DOC.MISC; Document; Finding; Findings; H/O; Hx; Job; MISC; Occupation Hx; Point in time; Random; Work

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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