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LOINC Code 11875-2: Fetal position US

11875-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Fetal position US 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 Fetal position. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Pelvis.

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 Fetal position. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Pelvis.

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: US

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Fetal position US
  • Fetal position
  • Echography; Fet positn; Gyn; Gynecology; Nominal; OB; ObGyn; OBSTERICAL; OBSTERICAL.ULTRASOUND; Obstetrical; Obstetrics; Pelvic; Point in time; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; Typ; ULS; Ultrasound

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

Fetal position USFet positn USFetal positionOB.USTypePtPelvis

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code11875-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameFetal position US
DescriptionFetal position
Short nameFet positn US
ComponentFetal position
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Pelvis
ScaleNom
MethodUS
ClassOB.US
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0j-a
Last changed2.27

Part names

Fetal positionTypePtPelvisNomUSPoint in time (spot)Ultrasound

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