85475-2
ClinicalUS Heart Transesophageal
Definition
Trans-esophageal echocardiography (TEE) can help in the diagnosis of heart and blood vessel diseases in adults and children. It may also be used for guidance during cardiac catheterization, surgical preparation or patient assessment either during or after surgery. TEE can be used in addition to transthoracic echo (TTE). If TTE images are insufficient, TEE may be recommended.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Multisection transesophageal
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Chest>Heart
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
US
Details
Class
CARD.US
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
US Heart Transesophageal
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 85475-2?
LOINC code 85475-2 identifies "US Heart Transesophageal". Trans-esophageal echocardiography (TEE) can help in the diagnosis of heart and blood vessel diseases in adults and children. It may also be used for guidance during cardiac catheterization, surgical preparation or patient assessment either during or after surgery. TEE can be used in addition to transthoracic echo (TTE). If TTE images are insufficient, TEE may be recommended.
What does 85475-2 measure?
This code measures Multisection transesophageal in Chest>Heart. It belongs to the CARD.US 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.