78939-6
ClinicalPercutaneous coronary intervention device panel
Definition
This panel includes terms for describing the specific devices, including catheters, guide wires and stents, used during a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI, also known as angioplasty) procedure for a specific patient. This panel should not be used to report the devices used during angiography. Angiography devices should be reported using [LOINC: 78942-0].
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Percutaneous coronary intervention device panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.CARDIAC
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
PCI device Pnl
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 78939-6?
LOINC code 78939-6 identifies "Percutaneous coronary intervention device panel". This panel includes terms for describing the specific devices, including catheters, guide wires and stents, used during a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI, also known as angioplasty) procedure for a specific patient. This panel should not be used to report the devices used during angiography. Angiography devices should be reported using [LOINC: 78942-0].
What does 78939-6 measure?
This code measures Percutaneous coronary intervention device panel in ^Patient. It belongs to the PANEL.CARDIAC 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.