76642-8
ClinicalPercutaneous coronary intervention study
Definition
This term represents the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedure. PCI, also known as coronary angioplasty, is a procedure performed via cardiac catheterization in order to open up the narrowed or blocked blood vessels (i.e., coronary arteries) that supply blood to the heart. The procedure may involve balloon catheter inflation and/or stent placement in the affected portion(s) of the coronary arteries. [PMID: 32310583]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Percutaneous coronary intervention study
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Heart
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
Cardiac catheterization
Details
Class
CARD.PROC
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Perc coronary interv study
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 76642-8?
LOINC code 76642-8 identifies "Percutaneous coronary intervention study". This term represents the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedure. PCI, also known as coronary angioplasty, is a procedure performed via cardiac catheterization in order to open up the narrowed or blocked blood vessels (i.e., coronary arteries) that supply blood to the heart. The procedure may involve balloon catheter inflation and/or stent placement in the affected portion(s) of the coronary arteries. [PMID: 32310583]
What does 76642-8 measure?
This code measures Percutaneous coronary intervention study in Heart. It belongs to the CARD.PROC 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.