30818-9
ClinicalRF Guidance for placement of catheter in Fallopian tubes-- transcervical
Definition
Fluoroscopic transcervical fallopian tube recanalization (catherterization) is a therapeutic procedure to open the fallopian tube by passage of a guide wire and catheter through a proximal fallopian tube obstruction. This method is used to treat infertility.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Guidance for placement of catheter^transcervical
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Pelvis>Fallopian tubes
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
RF
Details
Class
RAD
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
RF Guided FT Cath place--transcervical
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 30818-9?
LOINC code 30818-9 identifies "RF Guidance for placement of catheter in Fallopian tubes-- transcervical". Fluoroscopic transcervical fallopian tube recanalization (catherterization) is a therapeutic procedure to open the fallopian tube by passage of a guide wire and catheter through a proximal fallopian tube obstruction. This method is used to treat infertility.
What does 30818-9 measure?
This code measures Guidance for placement of catheter^transcervical in Pelvis>Fallopian tubes. It belongs to the RAD 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.