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LOINC Code 20062-6: Airway pressure --on ventilator.pressure targeted control

20062-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Airway pressure --on ventilator.pressure targeted control 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 Pressure.airway^on ventilator.pressure targeted control. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system.airway.

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 Pressure.airway^on ventilator.pressure targeted control. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system.airway.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Airway pressure --on ventilator.pressure targeted control
  • Pressure.airway^on ventilator.pressure targeted control
  • Breathing; Lung; Lungs; on vent pres target cont; PAW; Point in time; Pressure; PULMONARY; Pulmonology; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Respiratory; RS

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

Airway pressure --on ventilator.pressure targeted controlPAW on vent pres target contPressure.airway^on ventilator.pressure targeted controlPULMPresPtRespiratory system.airway

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20062-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameAirway pressure --on ventilator.pressure targeted control
DescriptionPressure.airway^on ventilator.pressure targeted control
Short namePAW on vent pres target cont
ComponentPressure.airway^on ventilator.pressure targeted control
PropertyPres
TimingPt
System (specimen)Respiratory system.airway
ScaleQn
ClassPULM
Example unitscm H2O
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0l
Last changed2.73

Part names

Pressure.airway^on ventilator.pressure targeted controlPresPtRespiratory system.airwayQnPressurePoint in time (spot)Respiratory system airway

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