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LOINC Code 90098-5: Report distribution frequency

90098-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Report distribution frequency 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 Report distribution frequency. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Report.

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 Report distribution frequency. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Report.

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

  • Report distribution frequency
  • The frequency (e.g. adhoc, daily, weekly, monthly) of a report being distributed.
  • Count/time; DOC.MISC; MISC; nRate; Number rate; Number Rate = Count/Time; Ordinal; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen

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

Report distribution frequencyReport distribution freqDOC.MISCNRatPtReportOrd

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code90098-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameReport distribution frequency
Short nameReport distribution freq
ComponentReport distribution frequency
PropertyNRat
TimingPt
System (specimen)Report
ScaleOrd
ClassDOC.MISC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Part names

Report distribution frequencyNRatPtReportOrdNumber RatePoint in time (spot)

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