LOINC Code 78038-7: CTA Thoracic and Abdominal Aorta and Bilateral Runoff Vessels W contrast IV

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 Multisection^W contrast IV. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Chest>Aorta.thoracic & Abdomen>Aorta.abdominal & Pelvis+Lower extremity.bilateral>RO vessels.

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: CT.angio

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• CTA Thoracic and Abdominal Aorta and Bilateral Runoff Vessels W contrast IV
• Multisection^W contrast IV
• This study is used to evaluate candidacy of a patient for an axillary-bifemoral bypass graft and includes imaging from the apex of the chest through the feet (for runoff).
• Ab Ao; Abd; Abd Aort+ROves-Bl; Abd Aorta; Abdo; Abdomen; Abdomen+; Abdominal; Ang; Angio; Angiography; Angm; AO; Aortic; Bil; Bilat; Both; c; Cardio; Cardiology; CAT scan; Computed tomography; Computerized tomography; Contr; Contra; Contrst; CT Angiogram; CT angiography; CT scan; CTA; Document; EXT; Extr-Bl; Finding; Findings; Heart Disease; Imaging; LE; LE-Bl; Leg; Low; Pelvic; Pelvis+LE; Pelvis+LE-Bl; Point in time; Rad; RADIOLOGY; Random; T+A.Ao+RO v-Bl; TA + AA; Thorax; Vesl; Vessels.XXX; W contr IV; WC

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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