LOINC Code 19799-6: Limitations of examination [Description] Endoscopy procedure Narrative

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 Limitations of examination. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Endoscopy procedure.

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

• Limitations of examination [Description] Endoscopy procedure Narrative
• Limitations of examination
• Description of preparation, tolerance, anatomic and technical limitations of procedure
• Description; Gastro; Gastroenterology; GI; GI.ENDO; Limits of exam; Narrative; Report; Studies; Study; Sutdies

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.

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