What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 111978-3: Macroscopic classification [Interpretation] Biliary tract Narrative Endoscopy

Name: LOINC Code 111978-3: Macroscopic classification [Interpretation] Biliary tract Narrative Endoscopy
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:22.496Z

111978-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Macroscopic classification [Interpretation] Biliary tract Narrative Endoscopy 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 Macroscopic classification. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Biliary tract.

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 Macroscopic classification. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Biliary tract.

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
Method: Endoscopy

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Macroscopic classification [Interpretation] Biliary tract Narrative Endoscopy
Macroscopic classification
Blry tr; Endscpy; GI; GI.ENDO; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Macro class; Narrative; Point in time; Random; 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

Macroscopic classification [Interpretation] Biliary tract Narrative EndoscopyMacro class Imp Blry tr EndscpyMacroscopic classificationENDO.GIImpPtBiliary tract

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code111978-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameMacroscopic classification [Interpretation] Biliary tract Narrative Endoscopy

DescriptionMacroscopic classification

Short nameMacro class Imp Blry tr Endscpy

ComponentMacroscopic classification

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)Biliary tract

ScaleNar

MethodEndoscopy

ClassENDO.GI

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.82

Last changed2.82

Part names

Macroscopic classificationImpPtBiliary tractNarEndoscopyImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)

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