LOINC Code 96989-9: Vaccine MVX code

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 MVX code. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Vaccine.

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

• Vaccine MVX code
• MVX code
• The code (e.g. MVX code) assigned to a vaccine manufacturer. When MVX code is paired with a vaccine administered code (e.g. CVX code), the specific trade named vaccine may be indicated. MVX and CVX codes are maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Immunization Information System Support Branch (IISSB) for use in HL7 data transmission.
• Ident; Identifier; Nominal; Point in time; 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.

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