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LOINC Code 88067-4: EMS unit on scene

88067-4 is a LOINC code used to identify EMS unit on scene 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 Unit on scene. It is commonly used with the system or sample type EMS system.

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 Unit on scene. It is commonly used with the system or sample type EMS system.

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

  • EMS unit on scene
  • Unit on scene
  • The type(s) of EMS units (e.g. ambulance, rescue helicopter, vehicle with emergency physician) at the scene of the incident.
  • Emergency Medical Service(s); EMS; NEMSIS; Nominal; Point in time; Random; TRAUMA; 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.

Common synonyms

EMS unit on sceneUnit on sceneTRAUMATypePtEMS systemNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code88067-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameEMS unit on scene
DescriptionUnit on scene
Short nameEMS unit on scene
ComponentUnit on scene
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)EMS system
ScaleNom
ClassTRAUMA
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.63
Last changed2.70

Part names

Unit on sceneTypePtEMS systemNomPoint in time (spot)

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