78896-8
ClinicalNumber of diseased coronary segments on Cardiac angiogram
Definition
This term is used to report a summary finding of the number of coronary artery segments that are stenosed based on coronary angiogram. Information about the number of vessels and specific vessels involved helps guide patient management decisions (e.g., whether to treat with diet and exercise, medication alone, percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary artery bypass graft), and the extent of disease is associated with risk of other conditions such as myocardial infarction.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Number of diseased coronary segments
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Coronary arteries
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
Angiogram
Details
Class
CARD.PROC
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Num dis coronary segments on Card Angio
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 78896-8?
LOINC code 78896-8 identifies "Number of diseased coronary segments on Cardiac angiogram". This term is used to report a summary finding of the number of coronary artery segments that are stenosed based on coronary angiogram. Information about the number of vessels and specific vessels involved helps guide patient management decisions (e.g., whether to treat with diet and exercise, medication alone, percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary artery bypass graft), and the extent of disease is associated with risk of other conditions such as myocardial infarction.
What does 78896-8 measure?
This code measures Number of diseased coronary segments in Coronary arteries. 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.