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LOINC Code 81221-4: Transfer summary note - recommended C-CDA R2.0 sections

81221-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Transfer summary note - recommended C-CDA R2.0 sections 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 Transfer summary note - recommended C-CDA R2.0 sections. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Setting}.

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 Transfer summary note - recommended C-CDA R2.0 sections. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Setting}.

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
  • Panel type: Convenience group

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Transfer summary note - recommended C-CDA R2.0 sections
This panel contains the recommended sections for transfer summary notes based on the HL7 Implementation Guide for CDA® Release 2Consolidated CDA Templates for Clinical Notes (US Realm) DSTU Release 2.0.
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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

Transfer summary note - recommended C-CDA R2.0 sectionsTransfer Sum C-CDA R2.0 SectionsPANEL.DOC-Pt{Setting}Point in time (spot)

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code81221-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameTransfer summary note - recommended C-CDA R2.0 sections
Short nameTransfer Sum C-CDA R2.0 Sections
ComponentTransfer summary note - recommended C-CDA R2.0 sections
Property-
TimingPt
System (specimen){Setting}
Scale-
ClassPANEL.DOC
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.56
Last changed2.61

Part names

Transfer summary note - recommended C-CDA R2.0 sections-Pt{Setting}Point in time (spot)

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