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LOINC Code 9874-9: Rhythm segment [Interpretation] Narrative by EKG

9874-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Rhythm segment [Interpretation] Narrative by EKG 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 Rhythm segment. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.

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 Rhythm segment. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.

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: EKG

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Rhythm segment [Interpretation] Narrative by EKG
  • Rhythm segment
  • Cardiac; Cardio; Cardiology; ECG; EKG.IMPRESSION; Electrocardiogram; Electrocardiograph; Heart Disease; Hrt; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Narrative; Point in time; Random; Report

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

Rhythm segment [Interpretation] Narrative by EKGRhythm Seg Imp EKGRhythm segmentEKG.IMPImpPtHeart

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code9874-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameRhythm segment [Interpretation] Narrative by EKG
DescriptionRhythm segment
Short nameRhythm Seg Imp EKG
ComponentRhythm segment
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Heart
ScaleNar
MethodEKG
ClassEKG.IMP
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0i
Last changed2.50

Part names

Rhythm segmentImpPtHeartNarEKGImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Electrocardiogram (EKG)

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