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LOINC Code 78028-8: Follow-up attempt outcome [NHCS]

78028-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Follow-up attempt outcome [NHCS] 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 Follow-up attempt outcome. 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 Follow-up attempt outcome. 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
  • Method: NHCS

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Follow-up attempt outcome [NHCS]
Follow-up attempt outcome
The finding(s) or result(s) of contact made by healthcare staff with a patient after an outpatient surgical procedure. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Follow-Up Attempt Outcome observation in the HL7 Implementation Guide for CDA® Release 2National Health Care Surveys Release 1.
F/U attempt outcome; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Survey; SURVEY.NHCS; 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

Follow-up attempt outcome [NHCS]Follow-up attempt outcomeSURVEY.NHCSTypePt^PatientNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code78028-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameFollow-up attempt outcome [NHCS]
DescriptionFollow-up attempt outcome
ComponentFollow-up attempt outcome
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNom
MethodNHCS
ClassSURVEY.NHCS
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Part names

Follow-up attempt outcomeTypePt^PatientNomNHCSPoint in time (spot)

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