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LOINC Code 20281-2: Pulmonary artery Acceleration slope by US

20281-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Pulmonary artery Acceleration slope 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 Acceleration slope. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Pulmonary artery.

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 Acceleration slope. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Pulmonary artery.

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

  • Pulmonary artery Acceleration slope by US
  • Acceleration slope
  • Acc; Accel; Accel slope; ACCT1; Art; CARD.US; Cardio; Cardiology; Echography; Heart Disease; PA; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; ULS; Ultrasound; Velocity

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

Pulmonary artery Acceleration slope by USPA Accel slope USAcceleration slopeCARD.USVelPtPulmonary artery

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20281-2
SystemLOINC
Display namePulmonary artery Acceleration slope by US
DescriptionAcceleration slope
Short namePA Accel slope US
ComponentAcceleration slope
PropertyVel
TimingPt
System (specimen)Pulmonary artery
ScaleQn
MethodUS
ClassCARD.US
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0m
Last changed2.27

Part names

Acceleration slopeVelPtPulmonary arteryQnUSVelocity (distance/time)Point in time (spot)Ultrasound

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