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LOINC Code 77153-5: EMS Transport mode descriptors NEMSIS

77153-5 is a LOINC code used to identify EMS Transport mode descriptors NEMSIS 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 Transport mode descriptors. It is commonly used with the system or sample type EMS transport.

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 Transport mode descriptors. It is commonly used with the system or sample type EMS transport.

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
  • Method: NEMSIS

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • EMS Transport mode descriptors NEMSIS
  • Transport mode descriptors
  • The documentation of transport mode techniques, such as use of lights and sirens, for this EMS response.
  • Emergency Medical Service(s); EMS; National EMS Information Services; NEMSIS; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Typ

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

EMS Transport mode descriptors NEMSISTransport mode descriptorsNEMSISTypePtEMS transportNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code77153-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameEMS Transport mode descriptors NEMSIS
DescriptionTransport mode descriptors
Short nameEMS Transport mode descriptors NEMSIS
ComponentTransport mode descriptors
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)EMS transport
ScaleNom
MethodNEMSIS
ClassNEMSIS
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Part names

Transport mode descriptorsTypePtEMS transportNomNEMSISPoint in time (spot)National EMS Information Services

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