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LOINC Code 8600-9: Type of EKG device

8600-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Type of EKG device 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 Class. It is commonly used with the system or sample type EKG device.

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 Class. It is commonly used with the system or sample type EKG device.

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

  • Type of EKG device
  • Class
  • Nominal; Point in time; Random; Typ

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

Type of EKG deviceEKG Device ClassClassDEVICESTypePtEKG device

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code8600-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameType of EKG device
DescriptionClass
Short nameEKG Device Class
ComponentClass
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)EKG device
ScaleNom
ClassDEVICES
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0h(3)
Last changed2.27

Part names

ClassTypePtEKG deviceNomPoint in time (spot)

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