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LOINC Code 20124-4: Ventilation mode Ventilator

20124-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Ventilation mode 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 Ventilation mode. 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 Ventilation mode. 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
  • Method: *

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Ventilation mode Ventilator
  • Ventilation mode
  • Lung; Nominal; Point in time; PULMONARY; Pulmonology; Random; Respiratory; 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

Ventilation mode VentilatorVentilation mode VentVentilation modePULMTypePtVentilator

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20124-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameVentilation mode Ventilator
DescriptionVentilation mode
Short nameVentilation mode Vent
ComponentVentilation mode
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ventilator
ScaleNom
Method*
ClassPULM
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Part names

Ventilation modeTypePtVentilatorNom*Point in time (spot)

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