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LOINC Code 88670-5: Return of spontaneous circulation

88670-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Return of spontaneous circulation 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 Return of spontaneous circulation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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 Return of spontaneous circulation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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

  • Return of spontaneous circulation
  • CARD.PROC; Cardio; Cardiology; Finding; Findings; Heart Disease; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Return of circulation

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

Return of spontaneous circulationReturn of circulationCARD.PROCFindPt^PatientNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code88670-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameReturn of spontaneous circulation
Short nameReturn of circulation
ComponentReturn of spontaneous circulation
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNom
ClassCARD.PROC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.64
Last changed2.70

Part names

Return of spontaneous circulationFindPt^PatientNomFindingPoint in time (spot)

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