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LOINC Code 90088-6: Public communication target region [Location]

90088-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Public communication target region [Location] 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 Public communication target region. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Event.

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 Public communication target region. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Event.

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

  • Public communication target region [Location]
  • Public communication target region
  • The geographic region that was targeted or covered for an alert, warning or other type of public communication.
  • Location; Nominal; Point in time; Public commun target region; Public Health; PUBLICHEALTH; Random

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

Public communication target region [Location]Public commun target regionPublic communication target regionPUBLICHEALTHLocPt^Event

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code90088-6
SystemLOINC
Display namePublic communication target region [Location]
DescriptionPublic communication target region
Short namePublic commun target region
ComponentPublic communication target region
PropertyLoc
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Event
ScaleNom
ClassPUBLICHEALTH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.65
Last changed2.68

Part names

Public communication target regionLocPt^EventNomLocationPoint in time (spot)

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