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LOINC Code 85659-1: Occupation CDC Census code

85659-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Occupation CDC Census code 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 CDC Census code. 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 CDC Census code. 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 CDC Census code
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Census Occupation code for a patient's reported occupation [LOINC85658-3]. For example, a patient 's occupation of "Medical technologist" may be classified under the CDC Census Occupation code 3300 for the title "Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians". The occupation category may be the same as the patient reported occupation. A web-based tool, NIOSH Industry and Occupation Computerized Coding System (NIOCCS), may be used to translate industry and occupation (I&O) text to standardized I&O codes.[http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/coding/] The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code or Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code may also be provided with each CDC Census code.
ADMIN; ADMIN.PATIENT; ADMIN.PT.DEMOG; Job; Nominal; Occup CDC Census code; 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 CDC Census codeOccup CDC Census codeADMIN.PATIENT.DEMOGTypePt^PatientNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85659-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameOccupation CDC Census code
Short nameOccup CDC Census code
ComponentOccupation CDC Census code
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

Occupation CDC Census codeTypePt^PatientNomPoint in time (spot)

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