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 99698-3: Permanent pacemaker Atrial stimulation setting

Name: LOINC Code 99698-3: Permanent pacemaker Atrial stimulation setting
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:33.066Z

99698-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Permanent pacemaker Atrial stimulation setting 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 Atrial stimulation setting. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Pacemaker.permanent.

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 Atrial stimulation setting. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Pacemaker.permanent.

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

Permanent pacemaker Atrial stimulation setting

Atrial stimulation setting

This term represents the atrial stimulation setting for permanent (implanted) pacemakers. Temporary pacemaker atrial stimulation is measured in mA rather than mV and should be recorded using [LOINC99679-3].

Atrial stim setting; Cardiac pacemaker; Device, Heart-Assist; Electrical potential; Perm pacemaker; Point in time; Prosthetic; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Stim; Voltage

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

Permanent pacemaker Atrial stimulation settingPerm pacemaker Atrial stim settingAtrial stimulation settingDEVICESElpotPtPacemaker.permanent

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code99698-3

SystemLOINC

Display namePermanent pacemaker Atrial stimulation setting

DescriptionAtrial stimulation setting

Short namePerm pacemaker Atrial stim setting

ComponentAtrial stimulation setting

PropertyElpot

TimingPt

System (specimen)Pacemaker.permanent

ScaleQn

ClassDEVICES

Example unitsmv

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.72

Last changed2.72

Part names

Atrial stimulation settingElpotPtPacemaker.permanentQnElectrical Potential (Voltage)Point in time (spot)Permanent pacemaker

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