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LOINC Code 88072-4: Dispatch center [Identifier] EMS system

88072-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Dispatch center [Identifier] EMS system 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 Dispatch center. 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 Dispatch center. 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

  • Dispatch center [Identifier] EMS system
  • Dispatch center
  • The identifier (unique ID or name) for the EMS dispatch center.
  • Emergency Medical Service(s); EMS; Ident; Identifier; NEMSIS; Nominal; Point in time; Random; TRAUMA

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

Dispatch center [Identifier] EMS systemDispatch center EMS SysDispatch centerTRAUMAIDPtEMS system

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code88072-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameDispatch center [Identifier] EMS system
DescriptionDispatch center
Short nameDispatch center EMS Sys
ComponentDispatch center
PropertyID
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

Dispatch centerIDPtEMS systemNomIdentifierPoint in time (spot)

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