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LOINC Code 76418-3: Provider Middle Initial

76418-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Provider Middle Initial 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 Middle Initial. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Provider.

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 Middle Initial. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Provider.

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

  • Provider Middle Initial
  • Middle Initial
  • ADMIN; Nominal; Person name; Point in time; Random

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

Provider Middle InitialProvider MIMiddle InitialADMINPnPtProvider

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code76418-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameProvider Middle Initial
DescriptionMiddle Initial
Short nameProvider MI
ComponentMiddle Initial
PropertyPn
TimingPt
System (specimen)Provider
ScaleNom
ClassADMIN
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.52
Last changed2.73

Part names

Middle initialPnPtProviderNomPerson namePoint in time (spot)

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