LOINC Code 87902-3: CT Temporal bone - bilateral W contrast IV

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^W contrast IV. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Head>Temporal bone.bilateral.

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 Temporal bone - bilateral W contrast IV
• Multisection^W contrast IV
• Bil; Bilat; BON; Both; Brain; c; CAT scan; Computed tomography; Computerized tomography; Contr; Contra; Contrst; Cranial; Cranium; CT scan; Document; Finding; Findings; Imaging; Intracranial; Point in time; Rad; RADIOLOGY; Random; Skull; Temporal bone-Bl; W contr IV; 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.

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