LOINC Code 83321-0: Pathology report intraoperative observation Doc (Spec)

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 Pathology report.intraoperative observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Specimen.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Pathology report intraoperative observation in Specimen Document
• Pathology report.intraoperative observation
• The intraoperative observation section contains an intraoperative diagnosis for each specimen examined, the specimen identification and description, intraoperative observation procedure description (frozen section, gross examination, intraoperative cytology) and derived specimen dissected for other ancillary procedures (flow cytometry, cytogenetics, molecular studies, and electron microscopy). This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the CDA section level template for Intraoperative Observation in the IHE Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Technical Framework Supplement Anatomic Pathology Structured Report, Release 2.0.
• Document; Finding; Findings; Path; Path report.intraop obs; Pathology; Point in time; Random; Spec

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.

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