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LOINC Code 18141-2: Central cardiovascular Study observation Narrative by US

18141-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Central cardiovascular Study observation Narrative 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 Study observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cardiovascular.central.

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 Cardiovascular.central.

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

  • Central cardiovascular Study observation Narrative by US
  • Study observation
  • CARD.US; Cardio; Cardiology; Cent CV; Echography; Finding; Findings; Heart Disease; Narrative; Point in time; Random; Report; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; Study report; 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

Central cardiovascular Study observation Narrative by USUS Cent CV StudyStudy observationCARD.USFindPtCardiovascular.central

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code18141-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameCentral cardiovascular Study observation Narrative by US
DescriptionStudy observation
Short nameUS Cent CV Study
ComponentStudy observation
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)Cardiovascular.central
ScaleNar
MethodUS
ClassCARD.US
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0l
Last changed2.40

Part names

Study observationFindPtCardiovascular.centralNarUSFindingPoint in time (spot)Cardiovascular centralUltrasound

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