What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

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No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 75298-0: Calorie intake 24 hour Estimated

Name: LOINC Code 75298-0: Calorie intake 24 hour Estimated
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:55.158Z

75298-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Calorie intake 24 hour Estimated 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 Calorie intake. 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 Calorie intake. 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: Both
Method: Estimated

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Calorie intake 24 hour Estimated

Calorie intake

The patient or client's total estimated amount of energy from caloric intake from all sources, (such as food, beverages, supplements, and via enteral and parenteral routes) for a 24 hour period. The estimated calorie intake is reported retrospectively by the patient or by the dietitian upon inspection of the patient's intake. Caloric intake can be reported in kilogram calorie or kilojoule units. The conversion factor is (1 kilojoule (kJ) = 0.239 kilogram calorie (kcal). This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the HL7 Implementation Guide for CDA Release 2Consolidated CDA Templates for Clinical Notes (US Realm) Draft Standard for Trial Use Release 2.1.

1 day; 24 hours; 24HR; Cal; Calories; Energy; Energy intake; Energy/time; Est; estimation; IO_INTAKE_SALTS+CALORIES; Power; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative

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

Calorie intake 24 hour EstimatedCalorie intake 24h EstCalorie intakeIO_IN_SALTS+CALSEngRat24H^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code75298-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameCalorie intake 24 hour Estimated

DescriptionCalorie intake

Short nameCalorie intake 24h Est

ComponentCalorie intake

PropertyEngRat

Timing24H

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleQn

MethodEstimated

ClassIO_IN_SALTS+CALS

Example unitskcal/24 H, kJ/24 H

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.50

Last changed2.66

Part names

Calorie intakeEngRat24H^PatientQnEstimatedPower (Energy/Time)24 hours

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