LOINC Code 72045-8: Physical examination dialysis access performed prior, during and after cannulation [ESRD]

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 Physical examination dialysis access performed prior, during and after cannulation. 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: TRIAL
• Order vs observation: Observation
• Method: ESRD

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Physical examination dialysis access performed prior, during and after cannulation [ESRD]
• Physical examination dialysis access performed prior, during and after cannulation
• Indicates if physical examination of the access performed prior, during and after cannulation (abnormalities such as persistent swelling prolonged bleeding after needle withdrawal or altered characteristics of pulse or thrill in the outflow vein).
• Dialy; End Stage Renal Disease; ESRD survey; Finding; Findings; Ordinal; PEA; Phys exam dialysis access performed; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Survey

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.

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