# clinical-loinc **URL:** https://forum.loinc.org/c/legacy/clinical-loinc/9.md [Latest](https://forum.loinc.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.loinc.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.loinc.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the clinical-loinc category](https://forum.loinc.org/t/about-the-clinical-loinc-category/562)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.loinc.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Which Yes/No answer list](https://forum.loinc.org/t/which-yes-no-answer-list/1208)
**Author:** [@jlyle](https://forum.loinc.org/u/jlyle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/which-yes-no-answer-list/1208 "2023-11-01T15:27:51Z")
There are 33 answer lists containing “yes” and “no.” Many include instrument names; many don’t. If creating a new yes/no question, is there guidance around selecting the best yes/no answer list? --- ## [Answer list constraints](https://forum.loinc.org/t/answer-list-constraints/1214)
**Author:** [@jlyle](https://forum.loinc.org/u/jlyle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/answer-list-constraints/1214 "2023-05-10T19:40:25Z")
Some questions have different answer lists in different contexts. Does the establishment of a question list at the general level, without an instrument context, constrain assignment to new lists in specific contexts? E.… --- ## [Contains LOINC entries for HL7-OBR.4](https://forum.loinc.org/t/contains-loinc-entries-for-hl7-obr-4/1210)
**Author:** [@hmumed](https://forum.loinc.org/u/hmumed)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/contains-loinc-entries-for-hl7-obr-4/1210 "2023-04-19T16:32:16Z")
Hello, I am looking for LOINC numbers for HL7-OBR.4 (Universal Service Identifier), e.g. resting ECG, stress ECG, long-term ECG, spirometry, long-term blood pressure. Does LOINC contain entries for this? Heike --- ## [HLA typing](https://forum.loinc.org/t/hla-typing/1167)
**Author:** [@apatel59](https://forum.loinc.org/u/apatel59)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/hla-typing/1167 "2022-11-02T10:16:30Z")
\\My question is regardin… --- ## [LOINC codes for ACC/AHA Heart Failure Staging](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-codes-for-acc-aha-heart-failure-staging/1166)
**Author:** [@ufbfung](https://forum.loinc.org/u/ufbfung)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-codes-for-acc-aha-heart-failure-staging/1166 "2022-10-27T13:55:43Z")
Hi all, Been trying to identify the appropriate LOINC codes for representing ACC/AHA Heart Failure staging. However, I’m not having much luck. Of note, I found the associated SNOMED-CT codes for the specific stages of h… --- ## [Final CDO coverage for outpatient IDR](https://forum.loinc.org/t/final-cdo-coverage-for-outpatient-idr/675)
**Author:** [@on9cloud](https://forum.loinc.org/u/on9cloud)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 9:07am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/final-cdo-coverage-for-outpatient-idr/675 "2022-10-18T09:07:36Z")
We have finished mapping top 35 document types to LOINC (CDO). Here are some discussion items. I would like to hear response from LOINC users and creators. The studied IDR document types are described by two … --- ## [Radiology CPT codes and LOINC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/radiology-cpt-codes-and-loinc/712)
**Author:** [@skorsak](https://forum.loinc.org/u/skorsak)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/radiology-cpt-codes-and-loinc/712 "2022-05-19T16:54:52Z")
Hi there, I have one of our analysts mapping Radiology terms and she is using the CPT codes provided to determine the appropriate LOINC. Is this a bad strategy? Are the CPT codes for Radiology specific enough that… --- ## [Playbook - PET / NM Substance Given](https://forum.loinc.org/t/playbook-pet-nm-substance-given/1151)
**Author:** [@batistad](https://forum.loinc.org/u/batistad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 6:08am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/playbook-pet-nm-substance-given/1151 "2022-04-12T06:08:29Z")
\

\\\Hello,\\ \

\When looking specifically at PET / NM entries of … --- ## [LOINC Clinical Implementation Question](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-clinical-implementation-question/1149)

**Author:** [@dfish369](https://forum.loinc.org/u/dfish369)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 10:58am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-clinical-implementation-question/1149 "2022-04-07T10:58:01Z")
Hello all, I work for a laboratory that is offering a UTI panel to a new clinic that is using LOINC to create orders in the EHR. This clinic is utilizing Athena as their EHR. They need an LOINC to create the order withi… --- ## [meaning of "1 hour"](https://forum.loinc.org/t/meaning-of-1-hour/1147)
**Author:** [@jlyle](https://forum.loinc.org/u/jlyle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/meaning-of-1-hour/1147 "2022-03-22T17:18:48Z")
8321-2 Body temperature 1 hour We’re thinking of using this for temperature taken within one hour of birth, but it seems a little loose. Would that be appropriate? --- ## [Gestational age codes: joint or independent?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/gestational-age-codes-joint-or-independent/1146)
**Author:** [@jlyle](https://forum.loinc.org/u/jlyle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 10:25am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/gestational-age-codes-joint-or-independent/1146 "2022-03-22T10:25:28Z")
49052-4 Gestational age in days 49051-6 Gestational age in weeks Do these codes imply joint use or independent use? I.e., if a child has a GA of 37 weeks and 3 days, would that be represented as joint: 49051-6 … --- ## [Missing mappings between LoincNumber and RPID?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/missing-mappings-between-loincnumber-and-rpid/1119)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.loinc.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 11:28am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/missing-mappings-between-loincnumber-and-rpid/1119 "2021-09-13T11:28:16Z")
Hello, In the LoincRsnaRadiologyPlaybook there is a column to indicate the RadLex Playbook identifier (RPID) for each LoincNumber. But this column is very often left blank, even when a corresponding RPID seems to exist … --- ## [Collection of Psychiatric assessment scales: submission announcement](https://forum.loinc.org/t/collection-of-psychiatric-assessment-scales-submission-announcement/1053)
**Author:** [@polina\_talapova](https://forum.loinc.org/u/polina_talapova)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/collection-of-psychiatric-assessment-scales-submission-announcement/1053 "2021-08-26T15:22:40Z")
Dear all, I am here on behalf of OHDSI Psychiatry Working Group, which is going to submit to LOINC a collection of the most frequently used psychiatric scores and scales, which have not been standardized yet. We need th… --- ## [Psychotherapy codes?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/psychotherapy-codes/1115)
**Author:** [@drmbshea](https://forum.loinc.org/u/drmbshea)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/psychotherapy-codes/1115 "2021-08-09T15:46:15Z")
We are new to LOINC, but are trying to build a library of psychotherapies (e.g. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Behavioral Activation) and therapeutic strategies (relaxation training; processed memories of trauma). Ha… --- ## [ANI Webinar](https://forum.loinc.org/t/ani-webinar/1113)
**Author:** [@jdpianki](https://forum.loinc.org/u/jdpianki)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/ani-webinar/1113 "2021-06-23T08:50:18Z")
ANI Webinar | July 13, 2021| 3:00 – 4:00pmCT Title: “The Future of Nursing Report: Implications for Informatics” Description: During this webinar, Vicky Tiase, member of the National Academy of Medicine’s Future of Nur… --- ## [Inconsistencies with LOINC codes.](https://forum.loinc.org/t/inconsistencies-with-loinc-codes/1106)
**Author:** [@wannabejess](https://forum.loinc.org/u/wannabejess)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/inconsistencies-with-loinc-codes/1106 "2021-05-11T12:33:15Z")
Are codes submitted and then a committee reviews these before publishing? I find records that might have a Right, Left and Bilateral Codes and then another example will only have a Bilateral and Unilateral codes. I am … --- ## [Can anyone explain why there are "GE" indication in some LOINC descriptions?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/can-anyone-explain-why-there-are-ge-indication-in-some-loinc-descriptions/1105)
**Author:** [@wannabejess](https://forum.loinc.org/u/wannabejess)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/can-anyone-explain-why-there-are-ge-indication-in-some-loinc-descriptions/1105 "2021-05-11T10:12:59Z")
For instance 79370-3 XR Shoulder GE 2 Views. Please tell me what the GE stands for? I sure hope this in not Vendor related. --- ## [Lessons Learned - Mapping LOINC RadLex into EHR's that do not have LOINC fields](https://forum.loinc.org/t/lessons-learned-mapping-loinc-radlex-into-ehrs-that-do-not-have-loinc-fields/1091)
**Author:** [@cljoseph](https://forum.loinc.org/u/cljoseph)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/lessons-learned-mapping-loinc-radlex-into-ehrs-that-do-not-have-loinc-fields/1091 "2021-03-04T14:46:17Z")
I am looking for some lessons learned on the approach used to map LOINC RadLex terms and codes into an EHR that does not have fields dedicated specifically for this information in the order build tools. This EHR solutio… --- ## [Difference "Note" - "Diagnostic study note"](https://forum.loinc.org/t/difference-note-diagnostic-study-note/1089)
**Author:** [@mtchiaravalloti](https://forum.loinc.org/u/mtchiaravalloti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 6:21am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/difference-note-diagnostic-study-note/1089 "2021-02-26T06:21:14Z")
Hi! While it is clearly explained in the Manual the difference between “Note” and “Report”, it is still not clear to me the difference between “Note” and “Diagnostic study note”. Thank you, Maria --- ## [Difference DOC.MISC and DOC.ONTOLOGY classes](https://forum.loinc.org/t/difference-doc-misc-and-doc-ontology-classes/1088)
**Author:** [@mtchiaravalloti](https://forum.loinc.org/u/mtchiaravalloti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/difference-doc-misc-and-doc-ontology-classes/1088 "2021-02-24T06:41:36Z")
Hi! I’d like to know the difference in term of their use between codes in the DOC.MISC class and codes in the DOC.ONTOLOGY class. Thank you! Maria --- ## [Proposing new Document type for the LOINC Document Ontology](https://forum.loinc.org/t/proposing-new-document-type-for-the-loinc-document-ontology/1086)
**Author:** [@philipandrews](https://forum.loinc.org/u/philipandrews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/proposing-new-document-type-for-the-loinc-document-ontology/1086 "2021-01-08T00:30:18Z")
Hi folks, I am just wondering how to propose a new item such as a new Document Type for the LOINC Document Ontology axis values? Cheers, Philip --- ## [Cardiac Catheterization](https://forum.loinc.org/t/cardiac-catheterization/1066)
**Author:** [@overhage](https://forum.loinc.org/u/overhage)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/cardiac-catheterization/1066 "2020-09-11T13:51:49Z")
I hope someone can help me understand whether the two codes below are for the same concept (just different units listed) or there is a subtle difference. LOINC 80234-8 — A-wave amplitude \[Pressure\] Right atrium …l… --- ## [Cardiac Risk Scores as new Collections](https://forum.loinc.org/t/cardiac-risk-scores-as-new-collections/1048)
**Author:** [@cgschenck](https://forum.loinc.org/u/cgschenck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/cardiac-risk-scores-as-new-collections/1048 "2020-03-11T13:56:36Z")
I am new to this group and was wondering if submitting a new survey/form would be applicable for cardiac risk scores such as the MESA 10-year risk calculator: \ **Author:** [@oakinnaso](https://forum.loinc.org/u/oakinnaso)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-code-for-referral-note-to-hepatology/1026 "2019-08-15T10:11:26Z") Hello all, I was recently made aware that there is no loinc code for referral note to Hepatology. I need to map the specialty to something to ensure we are getting the proper credit in reporting. I wanted to ask if s… --- ## [Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor test](https://forum.loinc.org/t/ambulatory-blood-pressure-monitor-test/1002)
**Author:** [@mburnet](https://forum.loinc.org/u/mburnet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/ambulatory-blood-pressure-monitor-test/1002 "2018-12-10T18:03:13Z")
I am new to LOINC and I need to know the LOINC # for Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor testing. I have searched the database for this test with 0 results. I have a number - 89408 - but I do not think that this correct … --- ## [A Section code sections](https://forum.loinc.org/t/a-section-code-sections/802)
**Author:** [@mwalker](https://forum.loinc.org/u/mwalker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 6:21am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/a-section-code-sections/802 "2018-03-14T06:21:08Z")
Hi, (Hopefully this forum is used as a place to ask questions.) I am working on an implementation guide for a vital statistics clinical document. I need to find LOINC codes for document sections. How do I use… --- ## [Morbitity and Mortality Summary Stats](https://forum.loinc.org/t/morbitity-and-mortality-summary-stats/959)
**Author:** [@mmarti5](https://forum.loinc.org/u/mmarti5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 8:41am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/morbitity-and-mortality-summary-stats/959 "2018-01-05T08:41:13Z")
Veterinary laboratory submissions often include a summary of morbidity and mortality in the population of animals being treated. We have tentatively mapped the population size (denominator) to 43138-7 Population size In… --- ## [Incorrectly mapped answer list for loinc 78997-4](https://forum.loinc.org/t/incorrectly-mapped-answer-list-for-loinc-78997-4/961)
**Author:** [@mhorvath](https://forum.loinc.org/u/mhorvath)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/incorrectly-mapped-answer-list-for-loinc-78997-4/961 "2017-12-14T15:04:33Z")
http://www.healthmeasures.net/administrator/components/com\_instruments/uploads/PROMIS%20SF%20v1.0%20-%20Physical%20Func%20Samples%20w%20Mobility%20Aid%2011-29-2016.pdf LOINC 78997-4 Can you walk 25 feet on a level surf… --- ## [Loinc mapping multiple exams in a single result](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-mapping-multiple-exams-in-a-single-result/942)
**Author:** [@lupacexi](https://forum.loinc.org/u/lupacexi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-mapping-multiple-exams-in-a-single-result/942 "2017-07-05T10:11:50Z")
How should a CT of the chest abdomen and pelvis in a single result report be LOINC coded? Thanks, [Next page](https://forum.loinc.org/c/legacy/clinical-loinc/9.md?page=1)