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LOINC Code 20231-7: Region of interest Length 2 by US

20231-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Region of interest Length 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 Length 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 Length 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 Length 2 by US
  • Length 2
  • CARD.US; Cardio; Cardiology; Echography; Heart Disease; II; Len; Length; 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 Length 2 by USROI Length 2 USLength 2CARD.USLenPtRegion of interest.XXX

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20231-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameRegion of interest Length 2 by US
DescriptionLength 2
Short nameROI Length 2 US
ComponentLength 2
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)Region of interest.XXX
ScaleQn
MethodUS
ClassCARD.US
Example unitsmm
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Part names

Length 2LenPtRegion of interest.XXXQnUSLengthPoint in time (spot)Region of interest XXXUltrasound

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