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LOINC Code 11953-7: OB ultrasound imaging device Institution inventory number

11953-7 is a LOINC code used to identify OB ultrasound imaging device Institution inventory number 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 Institution inventory number. It is commonly used with the system or sample type OB ultrasound imaging device.

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 Institution inventory number. It is commonly used with the system or sample type OB ultrasound imaging device.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • OB ultrasound imaging device Institution inventory number
  • Institution inventory number
  • Facility; Gyn; Gynecology; Ident; Identifier; Inventory #; No; Nominal; Num; OB; OB US Imaging device; ObGyn; OBSTERICAL; OBSTERICAL.ULTRASOUND; Obstetrical; Obstetrics; Point in time; Random; 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

OB ultrasound imaging device Institution inventory numberOB US Imaging device Inventory #Institution inventory numberOB.USIDPtOB ultrasound imaging device

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code11953-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameOB ultrasound imaging device Institution inventory number
DescriptionInstitution inventory number
Short nameOB US Imaging device Inventory #
ComponentInstitution inventory number
PropertyID
TimingPt
System (specimen)OB ultrasound imaging device
ScaleNom
ClassOB.US
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Part names

Institution inventory numberIDPtOB ultrasound imaging deviceNomIdentifierPoint in time (spot)

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