LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 79085-7: CT Biliary ducts WO and W contrast IV

79085-7 is a LOINC code used to identify CT Biliary ducts WO and W contrast IV 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 Multisection^WO & W contrast IV. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Abdomen>Biliary ducts.

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 Multisection^WO & W contrast IV. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Abdomen>Biliary ducts.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • CT Biliary ducts WO and W contrast IV
  • Multisection^WO & W contrast IV
  • Abd; Abdo; Abdomen+; Abdominal; BDs; Bile tract; Biliary tract; c; CAG; CAT scan; CHGM; Cholangiogram; Cholangiography; Computed tomography; Computerized tomography; Contr; Contra; Contrst; CorePlaybook; CT scan; Document; Finding; Findings; Imaging; Playbook; Point in time; Rad; Radiology; Random; W contr IV; WC; WO & WC; WO+W contr; WO+W contr IV; WWO

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

CT Biliary ducts WO and W contrast IVCT BDs WO+W contr IVMultisection^WO & W contrast IVRADFindPtAbdomen>Biliary ducts

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code79085-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameCT Biliary ducts WO and W contrast IV
DescriptionMultisection^WO & W contrast IV
Short nameCT BDs WO+W contr IV
ComponentMultisection^WO & W contrast IV
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)Abdomen>Biliary ducts
ScaleDoc
MethodCT
ClassRAD
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.54
Last changed2.61

Part names

Multisection^WO & W contrast IVFindPtAbdomen>Biliary ductsDocCTBiliary ductsAbdomenIVContrastWO & WFindingPoint in time (spot)Computed tomographyIntravenous

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.

LOINC Code 79085-7 | HealthAssure