LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 83343-4: Who needs to be involved [PCAM]

83343-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Who needs to be involved [PCAM] 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 Who needs to be involved. 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 Who needs to be involved. 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: PCAM

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Who needs to be involved [PCAM]
  • Who needs to be involved
  • Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Narrative; Patient Centered Assessment Method; Point in time; Random; Report; Survey; SURVEY.GNHLTH; World Heatlth Organization

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

Who needs to be involved [PCAM]Who needs to be involvedSURVEY.GNHLTHImpPt^PatientNar

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code83343-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameWho needs to be involved [PCAM]
DescriptionWho needs to be involved
ComponentWho needs to be involved
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNar
MethodPCAM
ClassSURVEY.GNHLTH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.58
Last changed2.58

Part names

Who needs to be involvedImpPt^PatientNarPCAMImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Patient Centered Assessment Method

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