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LOINC Code 80356-9: Cause of death entity axis code [Automated]

80356-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Cause of death entity axis code [Automated] 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 Cause of death entity axis 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 Cause of death entity axis 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: Both
  • Method: Automated

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Cause of death entity axis code [Automated]
Cause of death entity axis code
A cause of death ICD code determined by computer and called an "entity axis code". The result value (an ICD code) is derived by natural language processing from the cause of death textual information entered by the provider on the death certificate. A separate cause of death code is assigned to each individual text entry entered on the death certificate. The reporting structure also includes the part/line number and sequence within the line for each distinct text block processed and successfully encoded. This term was created for the CDC HL7 Version 2.5 Implementation GuideReporting Death Information from the EHR to Vital Records, R1.2.
Auto; Automated detection; Elec; Elect; Electr; Finding; Findings; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Survey; SURVEY.CDC

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

Cause of death entity axis code [Automated]Cause of death entity axis codeSURVEY.CDCFindPt^PatientNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code80356-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameCause of death entity axis code [Automated]
DescriptionCause of death entity axis code
ComponentCause of death entity axis code
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNom
MethodAutomated
ClassSURVEY.CDC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.54
Last changed2.54

Part names

Cause of death entity axis codeFindPt^PatientNomAutomatedFindingPoint in time (spot)

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