AutoICD API

37441-3

Clinical

CT Lung parenchyma WO contrast

Definition

High-resolution computed tomography (CT) uses thin-section axial tomography and a computer-image reconstruction algorithm, which produces less smoothing at interfaces, thus providing better delineation of small structures and detail. HRCT differs from the conventional CT in that it uses a very narrow x-ray beam collimation (1-1.3mm slice thickness compared to conventional 8-10mm) and a so-called 'high spatial frequency reconstruction algorithm'.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Multisection^WO contrast

Property

Find

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Chest>Lung parenchyma

Scale Type

Doc

Method Type

CT

Details

Class

RAD

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

CT Lung parenchyma WO contr

Related Names

cCAT scanComputed tomographyComputerized tomographyContrContraContrstCorePlaybookCT scanDocumentFindingFindingsImagingLungPlaybookPoint in timePulmonaryPulmonologyRadRADIOLOGYRandomRespiratoryThoraxwithout contrast

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 37441-3?

LOINC code 37441-3 identifies "CT Lung parenchyma WO contrast". High-resolution computed tomography (CT) uses thin-section axial tomography and a computer-image reconstruction algorithm, which produces less smoothing at interfaces, thus providing better delineation of small structures and detail. HRCT differs from the conventional CT in that it uses a very narrow x-ray beam collimation (1-1.3mm slice thickness compared to conventional 8-10mm) and a so-called 'high spatial frequency reconstruction algorithm'.

What does 37441-3 measure?

This code measures Multisection^WO contrast in Chest>Lung parenchyma. 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.