LOINC Code 106853-5: CT Lacrimal duct - right WO and W contrast IV

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 Multisection^WO & W contrast IV. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Head>Lacrimal duct.right.

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: Both
• Method: CT

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• CT Lacrimal duct - right WO and W contrast IV
• Multisection^WO & W contrast IV
• Computed tomography dacryocystography of lacrimal canaliculus
• Brain; c; CAT scan; Computed tomography; Computerized tomography; Contr; Contra; Contrst; Cranial; Cranium; CT scan; Document; Finding; Findings; Imaging; Intracranial; Lacrimal Duct-R; Point in time; R; Radiology; Random; RT; Skull; W contr IV; WC; WO & WC; WO+W contr; WO+W contr IV; WWO

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.

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