72531-7
ClinicalCT Colon and Rectum W contrast IV and W air contrast PR
Definition
CT colonography, also known as virtual colonoscopy, uses low dose radiation CT scanning to obtain an interior view of the colon (the large intestine) that is otherwise only seen with a more invasive procedure where an endoscope is inserted into the rectum and passed through the entire colon. The major reason for performing CT colonography is to screen for polyps or cancers in the large intestine.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Multisection^W contrast IV+W air contrast PR
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Abdomen+Pelvis>Colon+Rectum
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
CT
Details
Class
RAD
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
CT Colon+Rect W contr IV+Air contr PR
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 72531-7?
LOINC code 72531-7 identifies "CT Colon and Rectum W contrast IV and W air contrast PR". CT colonography, also known as virtual colonoscopy, uses low dose radiation CT scanning to obtain an interior view of the colon (the large intestine) that is otherwise only seen with a more invasive procedure where an endoscope is inserted into the rectum and passed through the entire colon. The major reason for performing CT colonography is to screen for polyps or cancers in the large intestine.
What does 72531-7 measure?
This code measures Multisection^W contrast IV+W air contrast PR in Abdomen+Pelvis>Colon+Rectum. 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.