77311-9
ClinicalCTA Abdominal aorta and Bilateral vessels for endograft
Definition
CT is used for preprocedural evaluation of an endovascular stent candidate. Evaluation begins with identification of the aneurysm pathology and its relationship to treatment efficacy. For an abdominal aorta aneurysm, the imaging field of view begins above the celiac artery and also ends in the proximal thigh.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Multisection for endograft
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Abdomen>Aorta.abdominal & Pelvis+Lower extremity.bilateral>Vessels
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
CT.angio
Details
Class
RAD
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
CTA Abd Aorta+Ves-Bl for endograft
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 77311-9?
LOINC code 77311-9 identifies "CTA Abdominal aorta and Bilateral vessels for endograft". CT is used for preprocedural evaluation of an endovascular stent candidate. Evaluation begins with identification of the aneurysm pathology and its relationship to treatment efficacy. For an abdominal aorta aneurysm, the imaging field of view begins above the celiac artery and also ends in the proximal thigh.
What does 77311-9 measure?
This code measures Multisection for endograft in Abdomen>Aorta.abdominal & Pelvis+Lower extremity.bilateral>Vessels. 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.