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LOINC Code 10269-9: Subarachnoid drain Institution inventory number

10269-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Subarachnoid drain Institution inventory number 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 Institution inventory number. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Subarachnoid drain.

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 Institution inventory number. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Subarachnoid drain.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Subarachnoid drain Institution inventory number
  • Institution inventory number
  • Drn; Facility; Ident; Identifier; Inventory #; IO.TUBE; No; Nominal; Num; Point in time; Random

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

Subarachnoid drain Institution inventory numberSubarachnoid Drain Inventory #Institution inventory numberIO.TUBEIDPtSubarachnoid drain

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10269-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameSubarachnoid drain Institution inventory number
DescriptionInstitution inventory number
Short nameSubarachnoid Drain Inventory #
ComponentInstitution inventory number
PropertyID
TimingPt
System (specimen)Subarachnoid drain
ScaleNom
ClassIO.TUBE
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0i
Last changed2.42

Part names

Institution inventory numberIDPtSubarachnoid drainNomIdentifierPoint in time (spot)

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