What does this LOINC code represent?

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

Is this enough to understand my test result?

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

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 76540-4: Pathology dx ICD code Nom

Name: LOINC Code 76540-4: Pathology dx ICD code Nom
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:56.389Z

76540-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Pathology dx ICD code Nom 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 Pathology diagnosis ICD code. 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 Pathology diagnosis ICD code. 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

Pathology dx ICD code [Identifier]
Pathology diagnosis ICD code
Dx; Dx ICD code; Identity or presence; International Classification of Diseases; Nominal; Path; Pathology; Pathology ICD; 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

Pathology dx ICD code NomPathology dx ICD code [Identifier]Pathology ICD PatientPathology diagnosis ICD codePATHPathology Dx ICD CodePrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code76540-4

SystemLOINC

Display namePathology dx ICD code Nom

DescriptionPathology diagnosis ICD code

Short namePathology ICD Patient

ComponentPathology diagnosis ICD code

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleNom

ClassPATH

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.52

Last changed2.52

Consumer names

Pathology Dx ICD Code

Part names

Pathology diagnosis ICD codePridPt^PatientNomPathology dx ICD codePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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