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LOINC Code 11786-1: Cervical canal internal os Diameter palpation

11786-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Cervical canal internal os Diameter palpation 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 Diameter. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cervical canal.internal os.

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 Diameter. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cervical canal.internal os.

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: Palpation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Cervical canal internal os Diameter palpation
  • Diameter
  • Extent of dilation estimated in cm
  • Cerv; Cvx canal; Cvx canal Int Os; DIA; Diam; Gyn; Gynecology; Length; OB; ObGyn; OBSTERICAL; OBSTERICAL.ULTRASOUND; Obstetrical; Obstetrics; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; 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

Cervical canal internal os Diameter palpationCvx canal Int Os Diam PalpationDiameterOB.USLenPtCervical canal.internal os

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code11786-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameCervical canal internal os Diameter palpation
DescriptionDiameter
Short nameCvx canal Int Os Diam Palpation
ComponentDiameter
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)Cervical canal.internal os
ScaleQn
MethodPalpation
ClassOB.US
Example unitscm
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0j-a
Last changed2.48

Part names

DiameterLenPtCervical canal.internal osQnPalpationLengthPoint in time (spot)Cervical canal internal os

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