LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 20185-5: End systolic blood pressure by US

20185-5 is a LOINC code used to identify End systolic blood pressure by US 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 Intravascular end systolic.XXX. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Circulatory system.XXX.

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 Intravascular end systolic.XXX. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Circulatory system.XXX.

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
  • Method: US

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • End systolic blood pressure by US
  • Intravascular end systolic.XXX
  • Delete END; dup of 20186-3??
  • Blood pressure; Blood pressure systolic; BP; BP end sys; BP sys; BP systolic; CARD.US; Cardio; Cardiology; Circ; Circ sys; Echography; Heart Disease; Intravenous; IV; Misc; Miscellaneous; Other; Point in time; Pressure; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SBP; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; Spec; Sys BP; To be specified in another part of the message; ULS; Ultrasound; Unspecified

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

End systolic blood pressure by USBP end sys USIntravascular end systolic.XXXCARD.USPresPtCirculatory system.XXX

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20185-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameEnd systolic blood pressure by US
DescriptionIntravascular end systolic.XXX
Short nameBP end sys US
ComponentIntravascular end systolic.XXX
PropertyPres
TimingPt
System (specimen)Circulatory system.XXX
ScaleQn
MethodUS
ClassCARD.US
Example unitsmm Hg
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0m
Last changed2.40

Part names

Intravascular end systolic.XXXPresPtCirculatory system.XXXQnUSPressurePoint in time (spot)Circulatory system XXXUltrasound

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.

LOINC Code 20185-5 | HealthAssure