LOINC Code 89609-2: CT Guidance for fluid aspiration of Pericardial space

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 Guidance for percutaneous aspiration of fluid. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Chest>Pericardial space.

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 Guidance for fluid aspiration of Pericardial space
• Guidance for percutaneous aspiration of fluid
• Asp; Cardio; Cardiology; CAT scan; Computed tomography; Computerized tomography; CT scan; Document; Finding; Findings; Fld; Guid; Guide; Guided; Heart Disease; Imaging; PC fluid asp; Perc; Percutaneous pericardiocentesis; Pericardial tap; Pericardiocentesis; Point in time; Rad; Radiology; Random; Thorax

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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