LOINC Mapping

Use the following steps to link result conditions to the applicable LOINC codes.

1. Click Tools > Code Mapper.
    

2. In the Code Mapping dialog, click the Loinc Mapping tab.
    

3. In the Conditions Search section, select the applicable Show Only option (Condtions without Loinc Codes or All Procedure Conditions), and then enter any applicable Description in the field below, to filter the conditions displayed in the conditions list.
   
   NOTE: When entering text in the description field, partial descriptions are acceptable when filtering conditions. Likewise, you can also modify the Search Column and Search Type fields below to further define your search.
    

4. Once the applicable Condition has been located, highlight that Condition in the list below. The condition description and any attached CPT or LOINC code will be displayed in the Condition section on the bottom-left of the dialog.
    

5. Next, in the LOINC Search section, select the applicable Show Only option (All Codes, ARRA Query Codes, or Common Orders Codes), and then enter any applicable LOINC Number or Description in the field below, to filter the conditions displayed in the conditions list.
   
   NOTE: When entering text in the description field, partial descriptions and codes are acceptable when filtering LOINC codes. Likewise, you can also modify the Search Column and Search Type fields below to further define your search.
    

6. Once the applicable LOINC Code has been located, highlight that item. The LOINC Number, Class, and Name will be displayed in the LOINC Code section on the bottom-right of the dialog.
    

7. To link the selected Condition with the selected LOINC Code, click the Link To button. If a condition was linked incorrectly, click the Unlink button to unlink the condition with the corresponding LOINC Code.
    

8. Repeat steps 3 - 7 to link any other conditions to the applicable LOINC codes, as needed.
    

9. When finished, click the Close button.