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.

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LOINC Code 38876-9: Respiratory contraindications to elevating head of bed greater than 30 degrees

Name: LOINC Code 38876-9: Respiratory contraindications to elevating head of bed greater than 30 degrees
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:26.147Z

38876-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Respiratory contraindications to elevating head of bed greater than 30 degrees 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 Respiratory contraindications to elevating head of bed greater than 30 degrees. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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 Respiratory contraindications to elevating head of bed greater than 30 degrees. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Respiratory contraindications to elevating head of bed greater than 30 degrees
Head of bed contraindications would include any reason why the head of bed should not be elevated above 30 degrees.
Finding; Findings; HOB; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Resp contra to elev head of bed >30 deg; RESP.ATOM

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

Respiratory contraindications to elevating head of bed greater than 30 degreesResp contra to elev head of bed >30 degRESP.ATOMFindPt^PatientNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code38876-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameRespiratory contraindications to elevating head of bed greater than 30 degrees

Short nameResp contra to elev head of bed >30 deg

ComponentRespiratory contraindications to elevating head of bed greater than 30 degrees

PropertyFind

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleNom

ClassRESP.ATOM

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.15

Last changed2.27

Part names

Respiratory contraindications to elevating head of bed greater than 30 degreesFindPt^PatientNomFindingPoint in time (spot)

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