What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINC

LOINC Code 20253-1: Deprecated Tricuspid valve regurgitant jet Peak systolic flow by US.doppler

Name: LOINC Code 20253-1: Deprecated Tricuspid valve regurgitant jet Peak systolic flow by US.doppler
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:28.846Z

20253-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Deprecated Tricuspid valve regurgitant jet Peak systolic flow by US.doppler 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 Blood flow.max. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tricuspid valve.regurgitant jet.

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 Blood flow.max. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tricuspid valve.regurgitant jet.

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: DEPRECATED
Method: US.doppler

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Deprecated Tricuspid valve regurgitant jet Peak systolic flow by US.doppler
Blood flow.max
Bld flow; CARD.US; Cardio; Cardiology; DOP; DUPLEX; Dynamic; Echography; Heart Disease; Largest; Max V; Maximal; Maximum; Peak; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; TR; TV; TV reg; ULS; Ultrasound; V max; VEL max; Velocity; Vmax

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

Deprecated Tricuspid valve regurgitant jet Peak systolic flow by US.dopplerDeprecated TV reg Vmax sys US.dopBlood flow.maxCARD.USVelPtTricuspid valve.regurgitant jet

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20253-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameDeprecated Tricuspid valve regurgitant jet Peak systolic flow by US.doppler

DescriptionBlood flow.max

Short nameDeprecated TV reg Vmax sys US.dop

ComponentBlood flow.max

PropertyVel

TimingPt

System (specimen)Tricuspid valve.regurgitant jet

ScaleQn

MethodUS.doppler

ClassCARD.US

StatusDEPRECATED

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0m

Last changed2.36

Part names

Blood flow.maxVelPtTricuspid valve.regurgitant jetQnUS.dopplerVelocity (distance/time)Point in time (spot)Tricuspid valve regurgitant jetUltrasound.doppler

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