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 76169-2: Pressure.baseline Respiratory system airway --on ventilator

Name: LOINC Code 76169-2: Pressure.baseline Respiratory system airway --on ventilator
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:56.388Z

76169-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Pressure.baseline Respiratory system airway --on ventilator 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 Pressure.baseline^on ventilator. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system.airway.

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 Pressure.baseline^on ventilator. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system.airway.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Pressure.baseline Respiratory system airway --on ventilator
Pressure.baseline^on ventilator
Breathing; Lung; Lungs; Point in time; Press.base; Pressure; PULMONARY; Pulmonology; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Respiratory; RS

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

Pressure.baseline Respiratory system airway --on ventilatorPress.base on vent AirwayPressure.baseline^on ventilatorPULMPresPtRespiratory system.airway

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code76169-2

SystemLOINC

Display namePressure.baseline Respiratory system airway --on ventilator

DescriptionPressure.baseline^on ventilator

Short namePress.base on vent Airway

ComponentPressure.baseline^on ventilator

PropertyPres

TimingPt

System (specimen)Respiratory system.airway

ScaleQn

ClassPULM

Example unitscm H2O

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.63

Last changed2.63

Part names

Pressure.baseline^on ventilatorPresPtRespiratory system.airwayQnPressurePoint in time (spot)Respiratory system airway

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