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LOINC Code 12160-8: OB ultrasound imaging device Vendor model number

12160-8 is a LOINC code used to identify OB ultrasound imaging device Vendor model 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 Vendor model 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 Vendor model 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 Vendor model number
  • Vendor model number
  • Gyn; Gynecology; Ident; Identifier; Model #; 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 Vendor model numberOB US Imaging device Model #Vendor model numberOB.USIDPtOB ultrasound imaging device

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code12160-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameOB ultrasound imaging device Vendor model number
DescriptionVendor model number
Short nameOB US Imaging device Model #
ComponentVendor model 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 changed2.34

Part names

Vendor model numberIDPtOB ultrasound imaging deviceNomIdentifierPoint in time (spot)

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