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 112042-7: Comprehensive diagnosis Gastrointestinal tract upper Narrative Endoscopy

Name: LOINC Code 112042-7: Comprehensive diagnosis Gastrointestinal tract upper Narrative Endoscopy
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:22.497Z

112042-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Comprehensive diagnosis Gastrointestinal tract upper 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 Comprehensive diagnosis. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Gastrointestinal tract.upper.

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 Comprehensive diagnosis. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Gastrointestinal tract.upper.

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

Comprehensive diagnosis Gastrointestinal tract upper Narrative Endoscopy
Comprehensive diagnosis
Dx; Endscpy; GI; GI.ENDO; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Narrative; Point in time; Random; Report; UGI; Up

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

Comprehensive diagnosis Gastrointestinal tract upper Narrative EndoscopyComprehensive diagnosis UGI EndscpyComprehensive diagnosisENDO.GIImpPtGastrointestinal tract.upper

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code112042-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameComprehensive diagnosis Gastrointestinal tract upper Narrative Endoscopy

DescriptionComprehensive diagnosis

Short nameComprehensive diagnosis UGI Endscpy

ComponentComprehensive diagnosis

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)Gastrointestinal tract.upper

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

Comprehensive diagnosisImpPtGastrointestinal tract.upperNarEndoscopyImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Gastrointestinal tract upper

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