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.

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LOINC Code 18063-8: Deprecated Aortic valve Mean systole gradient [Pressure] by US.doppler+Calculated by simplified Bernoulli

Name: LOINC Code 18063-8: Deprecated Aortic valve Mean systole gradient [Pressure] by US.doppler+Calculated by simplified Bernoulli
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:27.585Z

18063-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Deprecated Aortic valve Mean systole gradient [Pressure] by US.doppler+Calculated by simplified Bernoulli 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 Gradient.systole.mean. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Aortic valve.

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 Gradient.systole.mean. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Aortic valve.

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: DEPRECATED
Order vs observation: Observation
Method: US.doppler+Calculated by simplified Bernoulli

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Deprecated Aortic valve Mean systole gradient [Pressure] by US.doppler+Calculated by simplified Bernoulli
Gradient.systole.mean
AO; AoV; AV; Average; Avg; Calc; Calculation; CARD.US; Cardio; Cardiology; DOP; DUPLEX; Echography; Gradient sys; Heart Disease; Mean grad systole; PG; Point in time; Pressure; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Simp Bern; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; Sys; Sys.mean; Syst; 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

Deprecated Aortic valve Mean systole gradient [Pressure] by US.doppler+Calculated by simplified BernoulliDeprecated AV Mean grad systole Simp BernGradient.systole.meanCARD.USPresPtAortic valve

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code18063-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameDeprecated Aortic valve Mean systole gradient [Pressure] by US.doppler+Calculated by simplified Bernoulli

DescriptionGradient.systole.mean

Short nameDeprecated AV Mean grad systole Simp Bern

ComponentGradient.systole.mean

PropertyPres

TimingPt

System (specimen)Aortic valve

ScaleQn

MethodUS.doppler+Calculated by simplified Bernoulli

ClassCARD.US

Example unitsmm Hg

StatusDEPRECATED

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0l

Last changed2.67

Part names

Gradient.systole.meanPresPtAortic valveQnUS.doppler+Calculated by simplified BernoulliMean systole gradientPressurePoint in time (spot)Ultrasound.doppler.derived.simplified Bernoulli

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