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LOINC Code 99537-3: Stenosis degree Autopsy (Left main coronary artery) [Length fraction]

99537-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Stenosis degree Autopsy (Left main coronary artery) [Length fraction] 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 Stenosis degree. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Left main coronary artery.

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 Stenosis degree. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Left main coronary artery.

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: Autopsy

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Stenosis degree [Length fraction] in Left main coronary artery by Autopsy
  • Stenosis degree
  • Art; Coronary segment 5; L; Length Fraction; LM; LT; Pathology; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sten deg

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

Stenosis degree Autopsy (Left main coronary artery) [Length fraction]Stenosis degree [Length fraction] in Left main coronary artery by AutopsySten deg LenFr LM AutopsyStenosis degreePATHStenosis degree, Left Main Coronary ArteryLenFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code99537-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameStenosis degree Autopsy (Left main coronary artery) [Length fraction]
DescriptionStenosis degree
Short nameSten deg LenFr LM Autopsy
ComponentStenosis degree
PropertyLenFr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Left main coronary artery
ScaleQn
MethodAutopsy
ClassPATH
Example units%
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.72
Last changed2.72

Consumer names

Stenosis degree, Left Main Coronary Artery

Part names

Stenosis degreeLenFrPtLeft main coronary arteryQnAutopsyLength fractionPoint in time (spot)

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