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.

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LOINC Code 86373-8: RF AV fistula Views W contrast via additional puncture

Name: LOINC Code 86373-8: RF AV fistula Views W contrast via additional puncture
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:14.637Z

86373-8 is a LOINC code used to identify RF AV fistula Views W contrast via additional puncture 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 Views^W contrast via additional puncture. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX>AV fistula.

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 Views^W contrast via additional puncture. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX>AV fistula.

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: RF

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

RF AV fistula Views W contrast via additional puncture
Views^W contrast via additional puncture
Add; Arteriovenous Fistula; AVF; c; Contr; Contra; Contrst; CorePlaybook; Document; Films; Finding; Findings; Fistulogram; Fluor; Fluoro; Fluoroscopy; Hemodialysis access; Imaging; Misc; Miscellaneous; Other; Playbook; Point in time; Rad; Radiology; Random; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified; View; VWS; W contr via addl punc; 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.

Common synonyms

RF AV fistula Views W contrast via additional punctureRF AVF Views W contr via addl puncViews^W contrast via additional punctureRADFindPtXXX>AV fistula

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code86373-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameRF AV fistula Views W contrast via additional puncture

DescriptionViews^W contrast via additional puncture

Short nameRF AVF Views W contr via addl punc

ComponentViews^W contrast via additional puncture

PropertyFind

TimingPt

System (specimen)XXX>AV fistula

ScaleDoc

MethodRF

ClassRAD

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.61

Last changed2.71

Part names

Views^W contrast via additional punctureFindPtXXX>AV fistulaDocRFContrastWAV fistulaXXXViewsAdditional punctureFindingPoint in time (spot)Radio fluoroscopyUnspecified region imaged

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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.