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LOINC Code 59115-6: Heart valve Flow propagation velocity by US

59115-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Heart valve Flow propagation velocity 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 Flow propagation velocity. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.valve.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 Flow propagation velocity. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.valve.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
  • Method: US

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Heart valve Flow propagation velocity by US
  • Flow propagation velocity
  • Velocity of flow propagation was measured as the slope of the flow wave front during early filling as measured by color m-mode. Units are m/s.
  • CARD.US; Cardiac; Cardio; Cardiology; Dynamic; Echography; Heart Disease; Hrt; Misc; Miscellaneous; Other; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; ULS; Ultrasound; Unspecified; Vel; 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

Heart valve Flow propagation velocity by USValve Flow propagation velocity USFlow propagation velocityCARD.USVelPtHeart.valve.XXX

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code59115-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameHeart valve Flow propagation velocity by US
DescriptionFlow propagation velocity
Short nameValve Flow propagation velocity US
ComponentFlow propagation velocity
PropertyVel
TimingPt
System (specimen)Heart.valve.XXX
ScaleQn
MethodUS
ClassCARD.US
Example unitsm/s; cm/s
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.32
Last changed2.67

Part names

Flow propagation velocityVelPtHeart.valve.XXXQnUSVelocity (distance/time)Point in time (spot)Heart valve XXXUltrasound

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