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 89055-8: Circulatory assistive device(s) used [Identifier] --postoperative

Name: LOINC Code 89055-8: Circulatory assistive device(s) used [Identifier] --postoperative
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:18.534Z

89055-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Circulatory assistive device(s) used [Identifier] --postoperative 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 Circulatory assistive device(s) used^postoperative. 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 Circulatory assistive device(s) used^postoperative. 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

Circulatory assistive device(s) used [Identifier] --postoperative
Circulatory assistive device(s) used^postoperative
CARD.PROC; Cardio; Cardiology; Circ assist devices used; Heart Disease; Identity or presence; Nominal; Point in time; Random; S prime

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

Circulatory assistive device(s) used [Identifier] --postoperativeCirc assist devices used PostopCirculatory assistive device(s) used^postoperativeCARD.PROCPridPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code89055-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameCirculatory assistive device(s) used [Identifier] --postoperative

DescriptionCirculatory assistive device(s) used^postoperative

Short nameCirc assist devices used Postop

ComponentCirculatory assistive device(s) used^postoperative

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleNom

ClassCARD.PROC

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.64

Last changed2.64

Part names

Circulatory assistive device(s) used^postoperativePridPt^PatientNomPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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