LOINC Code 86649-1: Birth control method at intake Reported Nom

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 Birth control method^at intake. 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: Reported

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Birth control method at intake Reported
• Birth control method^at intake
• At intake of patient encounter, their reported contraceptive method(s) used in the last sexual encounter.
• Contraception; Contraceptive Method; H+P; H+P.HX; Meth; Method of; Nominal; P prime; Point in time; Random; Typ

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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