AutoICD API

93479-4

Laboratory

Observation interpretation

Definition

The overall interpretation (high/low, abnormal/normal, indeterminate/negative/positive, etc.) of the observation value. In some systems, the observation interpretation is being communicated in v2.x in OBX-8 (Observation Interpretation), in v3 in ObservationInterpretation (CWE) and in FHIR in Observation.interpretation.[https://www.hl7.org/fhir/valueset-observation-interpretation.html]

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Observation interpretation

Property

Imp

Time Aspect

Pt

System

XXX

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

MISC

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Observation Imp

Display Name

Observation interpretation (Specimen) [Interp]

Related Names

ImpressionImpression/interpretation of studyImpressionsInterpInterpretInterpretationInterptIntrpMiscMiscellaneousNominalOtherPoint in timeRandomSpecTo be specified in another part of the messageUnspecified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 93479-4?

LOINC code 93479-4 identifies "Observation interpretation". The overall interpretation (high/low, abnormal/normal, indeterminate/negative/positive, etc.) of the observation value. In some systems, the observation interpretation is being communicated in v2.x in OBX-8 (Observation Interpretation), in v3 in ObservationInterpretation (CWE) and in FHIR in Observation.interpretation.[https://www.hl7.org/fhir/valueset-observation-interpretation.html]

What does 93479-4 measure?

This code measures Observation interpretation in XXX. It belongs to the MISC class in the LOINC classification.

What is LOINC?

LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.