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LOINC Code 20078-2: Maximum positive end expiratory pressure setting Ventilator

20078-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Maximum positive end expiratory pressure setting Ventilator 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.pulmonary airway max setting. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ventilator.

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.pulmonary airway max setting. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ventilator.

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

  • Maximum positive end expiratory pressure setting Ventilator
  • Pressure.pulmonary airway max setting
  • Largest; Lung; Maximal; Maximum; Peak; PEEP max setting; Point in time; Pressure; Pulm; Pulmonary; Pulmonology; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Respiratory

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

Maximum positive end expiratory pressure setting VentilatorPEEP max setting VentPressure.pulmonary airway max settingPULMPresPtVentilator

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20078-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameMaximum positive end expiratory pressure setting Ventilator
DescriptionPressure.pulmonary airway max setting
Short namePEEP max setting Vent
ComponentPressure.pulmonary airway max setting
PropertyPres
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ventilator
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.pulmonary airway max settingPresPtVentilatorQnPressurePoint in time (spot)

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