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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 74782-4: Pulse intensity Dorsal pedal artery - right by palpation

Name: LOINC Code 74782-4: Pulse intensity Dorsal pedal artery - right by palpation
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:55.155Z

74782-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Pulse intensity Dorsal pedal artery - right by palpation 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 Arterial pulse intensity. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dorsal pedal artery.right.

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 Arterial pulse intensity. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dorsal pedal artery.right.

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: Palpation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Pulse intensity Dorsal pedal artery - right by palpation
Arterial pulse intensity
Art; Cardio; Cardiology; Dors pedal a; Dors pedal a-R; Feet; Foot; Heart Disease; Heart Rate; HEART RATE.MOLEC; Mechanical force; Ordinal; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; R; Random; RT; Screen

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

Pulse intensity Dorsal pedal artery - right by palpationPulse intensity Dors pedal a-R PalpationArterial pulse intensityHRTRATE.MOLECForcePtDorsal pedal artery.right

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code74782-4

SystemLOINC

Display namePulse intensity Dorsal pedal artery - right by palpation

DescriptionArterial pulse intensity

Short namePulse intensity Dors pedal a-R Palpation

ComponentArterial pulse intensity

PropertyForce

TimingPt

System (specimen)Dorsal pedal artery.right

ScaleOrd

MethodPalpation

ClassHRTRATE.MOLEC

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.48

Last changed2.48

Part names

Arterial pulse intensityForcePtDorsal pedal artery.rightOrdPalpationMechanical ForcePoint in time (spot)Dorsal pedal artery Right

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