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LOINC Code 20203-6: Region of interest Circumference 2 by US

20203-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Region of interest Circumference 2 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 Circumference 2. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Region of interest.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 Circumference 2. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Region of interest.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

  • Region of interest Circumference 2 by US
  • Circumference 2
  • CARD.US; Cardio; Cardiology; Circumf 2; Circumference; Echography; Girth; Heart Disease; II; Misc; Miscellaneous; Other; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; ROI; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; Spec; 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

Region of interest Circumference 2 by USROI Circumf 2 USCircumference 2CARD.USCircPtRegion of interest.XXX

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20203-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameRegion of interest Circumference 2 by US
DescriptionCircumference 2
Short nameROI Circumf 2 US
ComponentCircumference 2
PropertyCirc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Region of interest.XXX
ScaleQn
MethodUS
ClassCARD.US
Example unitsmm;cm
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0m
Last changed2.48

Part names

Circumference 2CircPtRegion of interest.XXXQnUSCircumferencePoint in time (spot)Region of interest XXXUltrasound

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