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LOINC Code 95558-3: CT attenuation of adrenal mass

95558-3 is a LOINC code used to identify CT attenuation of adrenal mass 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 CT attenuation of mass. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Abdomen>Adrenal gland.

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 CT attenuation of mass. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Abdomen>Adrenal gland.

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
  • Method: CT

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • CT attenuation of adrenal mass
  • CT attenuation of mass
  • Abd; Abdo; Abdomen+; Abdominal; CAT scan; Computed tomography; Computerized tomography; CT scan; Imaging; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Rad; RADIOLOGY; Random; Relative density

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

CT attenuation of adrenal massCT attenuation of massRADRdenPtAbdomen>Adrenal glandQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code95558-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameCT attenuation of adrenal mass
DescriptionCT attenuation of mass
Short nameCT attenuation of adrenal mass
ComponentCT attenuation of mass
PropertyRden
TimingPt
System (specimen)Abdomen>Adrenal gland
ScaleQn
MethodCT
ClassRAD
Example unitsHU
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.69
Last changed2.69

Part names

CT attenuation of massRdenPtAbdomen>Adrenal glandQnCTRelative DensityPoint in time (spot)Adrenal glandComputed tomography

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