82124-9
ClinicalUS Guidance for radiation treatment of Unspecified body region
Definition
One of the first steps in radiation oncology treatment planning is radiation simulation, during which detailed imaging is done to show the precise location of a patient's tumor and the surrounding healthy tissue. This information guides treatment planning in that it is used to determine the optimal patient positioning, to mark the patient's skin with small dots of permanent ink (tattoos) to ensure that the same precise area is treated each time, and to create custom immobilization devices such as a face mask or a leg mold. Various modalities may be used for radiation simulation to guide radiation treatment planning, including computed tomography (CT) [LOINC: 79072-5], magnetic resonance imaging (MR) [LOINC: 82123-1], positron emission tomography (PT) [LOINC: 82126-4] and ultrasound (US) [LOINC: 82124-9].
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Guidance for radiation treatment
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
XXX
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
US
Details
Class
RAD
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
US Guided RT
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 82124-9?
LOINC code 82124-9 identifies "US Guidance for radiation treatment of Unspecified body region". One of the first steps in radiation oncology treatment planning is radiation simulation, during which detailed imaging is done to show the precise location of a patient's tumor and the surrounding healthy tissue. This information guides treatment planning in that it is used to determine the optimal patient positioning, to mark the patient's skin with small dots of permanent ink (tattoos) to ensure that the same precise area is treated each time, and to create custom immobilization devices such as a face mask or a leg mold. Various modalities may be used for radiation simulation to guide radiation treatment planning, including computed tomography (CT) [LOINC: 79072-5], magnetic resonance imaging (MR) [LOINC: 82123-1], positron emission tomography (PT) [LOINC: 82126-4] and ultrasound (US) [LOINC: 82124-9].
What does 82124-9 measure?
This code measures Guidance for radiation treatment in XXX. 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.