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LOINC Code 19783-0: Type of Endoscopy device

19783-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Type of Endoscopy device 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 Class. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Endoscopy 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 Class. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Endoscopy 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

  • Type of Endoscopy device
  • Class
  • Gastro; Gastroenterology; GI; GI.ENDO; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Typ

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

Type of Endoscopy deviceEndoscopy device ClassClassENDO.GITypePtEndoscopy device

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code19783-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameType of Endoscopy device
DescriptionClass
Short nameEndoscopy device Class
ComponentClass
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Endoscopy device
ScaleNom
ClassENDO.GI
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Part names

ClassTypePtEndoscopy deviceNomPoint in time (spot)

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