What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 18036-4: Anterior mitral valve leaflet E point to septal separation [Time] by US.M-mode

Name: LOINC Code 18036-4: Anterior mitral valve leaflet E point to septal separation [Time] by US.M-mode
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:27.585Z

18036-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Anterior mitral valve leaflet E point to septal separation [Time] by US.M-mode 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 E point to septal separation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Mitral valve.leaflet.anterior.

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 E point to septal separation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Mitral valve.leaflet.anterior.

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.M-mode

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Anterior mitral valve leaflet E point to septal separation [Time] by US.M-mode
E point to septal separation
AML; CARD.US; Cardio; Cardiology; Echography; EPSS; Heart Disease; MM; mmode; MV; 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

Anterior mitral valve leaflet E point to septal separation [Time] by US.M-modeAML EPSS Time M-modeE point to septal separationCARD.USTimePtMitral valve.leaflet.anterior

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code18036-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameAnterior mitral valve leaflet E point to septal separation [Time] by US.M-mode

DescriptionE point to septal separation

Short nameAML EPSS Time M-mode

ComponentE point to septal separation

PropertyTime

TimingPt

System (specimen)Mitral valve.leaflet.anterior

ScaleQn

MethodUS.M-mode

ClassCARD.US

Example unitsmm

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0l

Last changed2.54

Part names

E point to septal separationTimePtMitral valve.leaflet.anteriorQnUS.M-modeTime (e.g. seconds)Point in time (spot)Mitral valve leaflet anteriorUltrasound.M-mode

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