LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 85658-3: Occupation [Type]

85658-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Occupation [Type] 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 Occupation. 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 Occupation. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Occupation [Type]
Occupation
This term is used to report the patient's occupation at a given point in time. To report occupation history, use [LOINC11341-5].
ADMIN; ADMIN.PATIENT; ADMIN.PT.DEMOG; Job; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Typ; Work

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

Occupation [Type]Occupation TypeOccupationADMIN.PATIENT.DEMOGTypePt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85658-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameOccupation [Type]
DescriptionOccupation
Short nameOccupation Type
ComponentOccupation
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNom
ClassADMIN.PATIENT.DEMOG
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.61
Last changed2.66

Part names

OccupationTypePt^PatientNomPoint in time (spot)

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