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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 96116-9: Anterior surgical resection Nom (Lower GI)

Name: LOINC Code 96116-9: Anterior surgical resection Nom (Lower GI)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:27.590Z

96116-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Anterior surgical resection Nom (Lower GI) 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 Anterior surgical resection. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Lower GI tract.

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 Anterior surgical resection. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Lower GI tract.

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

Anterior surgical resection [Type] in Lower GI tract

Anterior surgical resection

The type (e.g. high, low, ultralow) of anterior surgical resection procedure performed. In patients with low rectal cancers, the ultralow anterior resection (uLAR) may be performed. Post surgery, these patients often experience major bowel dysfunctions that affect their quality of life.[PMID29990965]

Anterior surg resection; LGI; Low; Nominal; Pathology; Point in time; Random; Surg; Typ

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

Anterior surgical resection Nom (Lower GI)Anterior surgical resection [Type] in Lower GI tractAnterior surg resection Lower GI tractAnterior surgical resectionPATHAnterior surgical resection, Lower GIType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96116-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameAnterior surgical resection Nom (Lower GI)

DescriptionAnterior surgical resection

Short nameAnterior surg resection Lower GI tract

ComponentAnterior surgical resection

PropertyType

TimingPt

System (specimen)Lower GI tract

ScaleNom

ClassPATH

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.69

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Anterior surgical resection, Lower GI

Part names

Anterior surgical resectionTypePtLower GI tractNomPoint in time (spot)

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