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LOINC Code 100227-8: Colon capsule endoscopy study Document

100227-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Colon capsule endoscopy study Document 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 Colon capsule endoscopy study. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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 Colon capsule endoscopy study. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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

Colon capsule endoscopy study Document
Colon capsule endoscopy study
Capsule endoscopy is a non-invasive procedure used to evaluate various types of gastrointestinal pathology. It involves the patient swallowing a capsule containing cameras that capture images of the gastrointestinal tract. Colon capsule endoscopy is primarily used to evaluate for colon neoplasia in different situations, such as when colonoscopy is not feasible or was not able to be completed, or as a screening for low- or moderate-risk populations. [PMID33111600]
Colon capsule endo study; Document; Finding; Findings; GI; GI.ENDO; Point in time; Random; Study report

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

Colon capsule endoscopy study DocumentColon capsule endo study DocColon capsule endoscopy studyENDO.GIFindPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code100227-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameColon capsule endoscopy study Document
DescriptionColon capsule endoscopy study
Short nameColon capsule endo study Doc
ComponentColon capsule endoscopy study
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleDoc
ClassENDO.GI
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.73
Last changed2.73

Part names

Colon capsule endoscopy studyFindPt^PatientDocFindingPoint in time (spot)

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