What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 85709-4: Traveled outside the U.S. during first trimester of pregnancy of Mother

Name: LOINC Code 85709-4: Traveled outside the U.S. during first trimester of pregnancy of Mother
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:13.316Z

85709-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Traveled outside the U.S. during first trimester of pregnancy of Mother 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 Traveled outside the U.S. during first trimester of pregnancy. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Mother.

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 Traveled outside the U.S. during first trimester of pregnancy. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Mother.

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

Traveled outside the U.S. during first trimester of pregnancy of Mother
Traveled outside the U.S. during first trimester of pregnancy
Indicates whether the patient's mother traveled outside the country of interest during of the 1st trimester of pregnancy. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the CDC Congenital Rubella case reporting to form record whether a patient's mother traveled outside the United States, particularly when her exposure to Rubella is unknown.
Finding; Findings; Gestation; Gestations; Gravida; H+P; H+P.HX; Mat; Maternal; Matnl; Ordinal; P prime; Point in time; Pregnancies; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; S prime; Screen; Travel outside US dur 1st tri

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

Traveled outside the U.S. during first trimester of pregnancy of MotherTravel outside US dur 1st tri MotherTraveled outside the U.S. during first trimester of pregnancyH&P.HXFindPt^Mother

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85709-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameTraveled outside the U.S. during first trimester of pregnancy of Mother

DescriptionTraveled outside the U.S. during first trimester of pregnancy

Short nameTravel outside US dur 1st tri Mother

ComponentTraveled outside the U.S. during first trimester of pregnancy

PropertyFind

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Mother

ScaleOrd

ClassH&P.HX

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.61

Last changed2.61

Part names

Traveled outside the U.S. during first trimester of pregnancyFindPt^MotherOrdFindingPoint in time (spot)

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.