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LOINC Code 18016-6: Aortic valve annulus Diameter by US

18016-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Aortic valve annulus Diameter by 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 Diameter. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Aortic valve.annulus.

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 Aortic valve.annulus.

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

  • Aortic valve annulus Diameter by US
  • Diameter
  • measured at leaflet insertion point
  • AO; AoV; AV; AV ann; CARD.US; Cardio; Cardiology; DIA; Diam; Echography; Heart Disease; Length; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; 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

Aortic valve annulus Diameter by USAV ann Diam USDiameterCARD.USLenPtAortic valve.annulus

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code18016-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameAortic valve annulus Diameter by US
DescriptionDiameter
Short nameAV ann Diam US
ComponentDiameter
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)Aortic valve.annulus
ScaleQn
MethodUS
ClassCARD.US
Example unitscm
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0l
Last changed2.27

Part names

DiameterLenPtAortic valve.annulusQnUSLengthPoint in time (spot)Aortic valve annulusUltrasound

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