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LOINC Code 36248-3: MR Scapula - left W contrast IV

36248-3 is a LOINC code used to identify MR Scapula - left W contrast IV 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 Multisection^W contrast IV. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Chest>Scapula.left.

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 Multisection^W contrast IV. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Chest>Scapula.left.

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: Both
  • Method: MR

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • MR Scapula - left W contrast IV
  • Multisection^W contrast IV
  • c; Contr; Contra; Contrst; Document; Finding; Findings; Imaging; L; LT; Mitral regurgitation maximum velocity; MRI; Point in time; Rad; RADIOLOGY; Random; Scapula-L; Thorax; Upper extremity; W contr IV; WC

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

MR Scapula - left W contrast IVMR Scapula-L W contr IVMultisection^W contrast IVRADFindPtChest>Scapula.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code36248-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameMR Scapula - left W contrast IV
DescriptionMultisection^W contrast IV
Short nameMR Scapula-L W contr IV
ComponentMultisection^W contrast IV
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)Chest>Scapula.left
ScaleDoc
MethodMR
ClassRAD
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.14
Last changed2.61

Part names

Multisection^W contrast IVFindPtChest>Scapula.leftDocMRLeftTrueChestScapulaIVContrastWFindingPoint in time (spot)Scapula - leftMagnetic resonanceIntravenous

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