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LOINC Code 12044-4: Cervix Study observation Inspection

12044-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Cervix Study observation Inspection 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 Study observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cervix.

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 Study observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cervix.

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: Inspection

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Cervix Study observation Inspection
  • Study observation
  • Cerv; Cervical; Finding; Findings; Gyn; Gynecology; Nominal; OB; ObGyn; OBSTERICAL; OBSTERICAL.ULTRASOUND; Obstetrical; Obstetrics; Point in time; Random; Study report

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

Cervix Study observation InspectionInspect Cervix StudyStudy observationOB.USFindPtCervix

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code12044-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameCervix Study observation Inspection
DescriptionStudy observation
Short nameInspect Cervix Study
ComponentStudy observation
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)Cervix
ScaleNom
MethodInspection
ClassOB.US
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0j-a
Last changed2.66

Part names

Study observationFindPtCervixNomInspectionFindingPoint in time (spot)

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