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LOINC Code 83388-9: Total dynamic PEEP Respiratory system

83388-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Total dynamic PEEP Respiratory system 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.positive end expiratory.total dynamic. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system.

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.positive end expiratory.total dynamic. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system.

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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Total dynamic PEEP Respiratory system
  • Pressure.positive end expiratory.total dynamic
  • Breathing; Lung; Lungs; PEEP; Point in time; Pos; Pressure; PULMONARY; Pulmonology; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Respiratory; RS; Tot; Total dynamic PEEP; Total PEEP; Totl

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

Total dynamic PEEP Respiratory systemTotal dynamic PEEP RespiratoryPressure.positive end expiratory.total dynamicPULMPresPtRespiratory system

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code83388-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameTotal dynamic PEEP Respiratory system
DescriptionPressure.positive end expiratory.total dynamic
Short nameTotal dynamic PEEP Respiratory
ComponentPressure.positive end expiratory.total dynamic
PropertyPres
TimingPt
System (specimen)Respiratory system
ScaleQn
ClassPULM
Example unitscm H2O
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.58
Last changed2.58

Part names

Pressure.positive end expiratory.total dynamicPresPtRespiratory systemQnTotal dynamic PEEPPressurePoint in time (spot)

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