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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 83390-5: Tube cuff pressure Intubation tube --at end expiration

Name: LOINC Code 83390-5: Tube cuff pressure Intubation tube --at end expiration
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:10.308Z

83390-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Tube cuff pressure Intubation tube --at end expiration 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 Tube cuff pressure^at end expiration. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Intubation tube.

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 Tube cuff pressure^at end expiration. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Intubation tube.

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

Tube cuff pressure Intubation tube --at end expiration
Tube cuff pressure^at end expiration
The pressure of the balloon that creates a seal between the endotracheal tube and the airway at the end of an exhalation.
Exp; Intub tube; Lung; Point in time; Pressure; Pulmonary; Pulmonology; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Respiratory; Tub; Tube, unspecified

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

Tube cuff pressure Intubation tube --at end expirationTube cuff pressure end exp Intub tubeTube cuff pressure^at end expirationPULMPresPtIntubation tube

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code83390-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameTube cuff pressure Intubation tube --at end expiration

DescriptionTube cuff pressure^at end expiration

Short nameTube cuff pressure end exp Intub tube

ComponentTube cuff pressure^at end expiration

PropertyPres

TimingPt

System (specimen)Intubation tube

ScaleQn

ClassPULM

Example unitsmm Hg

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.58

Last changed2.58

Part names

Tube cuff pressure^at end expirationPresPtIntubation tubeQnPressurePoint in time (spot)

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