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LOINC Code 8256-0: Service comment 14 [Interp]

8256-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Service comment 14 [Interp] 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 Service comment 14. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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 Service comment 14. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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

  • Service comment 14
  • cmmt; cmnt; Com; Comm; Comment; Comments; Commt; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Misc; Miscellaneous; Nominal; Other; Point in time; Random; Remarks; Service Cmnt; Service Cmnt 14; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified

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

Service comment 14 [Interp]Service comment 14Service Cmnt 14-ImpMISCService comment 14, SpecimenImpPt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code8256-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameService comment 14 [Interp]
DescriptionService comment 14
Short nameService Cmnt 14-Imp
ComponentService comment 14
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)XXX
ScaleNom
ClassMISC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0h(2)
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Service comment 14, Specimen

Part names

Service comment 14ImpPtXXXNomImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)

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