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.

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LOINC Code 88083-1: Reportable condition response brief description Narrative

Name: LOINC Code 88083-1: Reportable condition response brief description Narrative
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:16.697Z

88083-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Reportable condition response brief description Narrative 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 Reportable condition response description.brief. 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 Reportable condition response description.brief. 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: TRIAL
Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Reportable condition response brief description Narrative
Reportable condition response description.brief
A brief description of the reportable condition and any actions that have been taken by the sending public health agency (PHA).
Finding; Findings; Narrative; Point in time; Public Health; PUBLICHEALTH; Random; Report; Reportable cond response desc.brief

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

Reportable condition response brief description NarrativeReportable cond response desc.briefReportable condition response description.briefPUBLICHEALTHFindPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code88083-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameReportable condition response brief description Narrative

DescriptionReportable condition response description.brief

Short nameReportable cond response desc.brief

ComponentReportable condition response description.brief

PropertyFind

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleNar

ClassPUBLICHEALTH

StatusTRIAL

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.63

Last changed2.63

Part names

Reportable condition response description.briefFindPt^PatientNarReportable condition response brief descriptionFindingPoint in time (spot)

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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.