AutoICD API

18782-3

Claims

Radiology Study observation (narrative)

Definition

Radiology study observation (or Findings) contains the main narrative body of a radiology report. While not an absolute requirement for transformed DICOM SR reports, it is suggested that Diagnostic Imaging Reports authored in CDA follow Term Info guidelines for the codes in the various observations and procedures recorded in this section.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Study observation

Property

Find

Time Aspect

Pt

System

XXX

Scale Type

Nar

Method Type

Radiology

Details

Class

ATTACH.CLINRPT

Order/Observation

N/A

Related Names

ATTACHATTACH.CLINRPTFindingFindingsMiscMiscellaneousNarrativeOtherPoint in timeRadRadiologyRandomReportSpecStudy reportTo be specified in another part of the messageUnspecified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 18782-3?

LOINC code 18782-3 identifies "Radiology Study observation (narrative)". Radiology study observation (or Findings) contains the main narrative body of a radiology report. While not an absolute requirement for transformed DICOM SR reports, it is suggested that Diagnostic Imaging Reports authored in CDA follow Term Info guidelines for the codes in the various observations and procedures recorded in this section.

What does 18782-3 measure?

This code measures Study observation in XXX. It belongs to the ATTACH.CLINRPT class in the LOINC classification.

What is LOINC?

LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.