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LOINC Code 97697-7: Radiation oncology Evaluation note

97697-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Radiation oncology Evaluation note 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 Evaluation note. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Setting}.

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 Evaluation note. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Setting}.

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: Both
  • Method: Radiation oncology

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Radiation oncology Evaluation note
  • Evaluation note
  • Assessment; Cancer; DOC.ONT; Document; Encounter; Eval; Eval note; Evaluation and management; Evaluation and management note; Finding; Findings; H&P; History and physical; notes; Point in time; Random; Visit note

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

Radiation oncology Evaluation noteRadiation Onc Eval noteEvaluation noteDOC.ONTOLOGYFindPt{Setting}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code97697-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameRadiation oncology Evaluation note
DescriptionEvaluation note
Short nameRadiation Onc Eval note
ComponentEvaluation note
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen){Setting}
ScaleDoc
MethodRadiation oncology
ClassDOC.ONTOLOGY
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.70
Last changed2.70

Part names

Evaluation noteFindPt{Setting}DocRadiation oncologyEvaluationNoteFindingPoint in time (spot)

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