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 111980-9: Macroscopic classification of early cancer Biliary tract Endoscopy

Name: LOINC Code 111980-9: Macroscopic classification of early cancer Biliary tract Endoscopy
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:22.496Z

111980-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Macroscopic classification of early cancer Biliary tract 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 of early cancer. 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 of early cancer. 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 of early cancer Biliary tract Endoscopy
Macroscopic classification of early cancer
Blry tr; Endscpy; Finding; Findings; GI; GI.ENDO; Macro class; Macro class of rly cncr; Nominal; 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

Macroscopic classification of early cancer Biliary tract EndoscopyMacro class of rly cncr Blry tr EndscpyMacroscopic classification of early cancerENDO.GIFindPtBiliary tract

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code111980-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameMacroscopic classification of early cancer Biliary tract Endoscopy

DescriptionMacroscopic classification of early cancer

Short nameMacro class of rly cncr Blry tr Endscpy

ComponentMacroscopic classification of early cancer

PropertyFind

TimingPt

System (specimen)Biliary tract

ScaleNom

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 classification of early cancerFindPtBiliary tractNomEndoscopyFindingPoint in time (spot)

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