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LOINC Code 20226-7: Flow [Area] by US+Calculated

20226-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Flow [Area] by US+Calculated 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 Flow.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 Flow.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+Calculated

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Flow [Area] by US+Calculated
  • Flow.XXX
  • Calc; Calculation; CARD.US; Cardio; Cardiology; Circ; Circ sys; Dynamic; Echography; Heart Disease; Misc; Miscellaneous; Other; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; ULS; Ultrasound; Unspecified; US Calc

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

Flow [Area] by US+CalculatedFlow Area US+CalcFlow.XXXCARD.USAreaPtCirculatory system.XXX

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20226-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameFlow [Area] by US+Calculated
DescriptionFlow.XXX
Short nameFlow Area US+Calc
ComponentFlow.XXX
PropertyArea
TimingPt
System (specimen)Circulatory system.XXX
ScaleQn
MethodUS+Calculated
ClassCARD.US
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0m
Last changed2.52

Part names

Flow.XXXAreaPtCirculatory system.XXXQnUS+CalculatedPoint in time (spot)Circulatory system XXX

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