88929-5
ClinicalGuidance for additional transluminal angioplasty of Vein
Definition
This term refers to the procedure where a blocked blood vessel is opened. A catheter with an inflatable balloon on the end of it is threaded to the affected area of the vessel. When the balloon is inflated, the material blocking the vessel is pushed against the inside of the vessel, causing the lumen of the vessel to enlarge and allow blood to flow through it.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Guidance additional for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
XXX>Vein
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
{Imaging modality}
Details
Class
RAD
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Guided Vein PTA addl
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 88929-5?
LOINC code 88929-5 identifies "Guidance for additional transluminal angioplasty of Vein". This term refers to the procedure where a blocked blood vessel is opened. A catheter with an inflatable balloon on the end of it is threaded to the affected area of the vessel. When the balloon is inflated, the material blocking the vessel is pushed against the inside of the vessel, causing the lumen of the vessel to enlarge and allow blood to flow through it.
What does 88929-5 measure?
This code measures Guidance additional for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty in XXX>Vein. 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.