# radiology **URL:** https://forum.loinc.org/c/legacy/clinical-loinc/radiology/22.md [Latest](https://forum.loinc.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.loinc.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.loinc.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the radiology category](https://forum.loinc.org/t/about-the-radiology-category/575)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.loinc.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Radiology CPT codes and LOINC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/radiology-cpt-codes-and-loinc/712)
**Author:** [@skorsak](https://forum.loinc.org/u/skorsak)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/radiology-cpt-codes-and-loinc/712 "2022-05-19T16:54:52Z")
Hi there, I have one of our analysts mapping Radiology terms and she is using the CPT codes provided to determine the appropriate LOINC. Is this a bad strategy? Are the CPT codes for Radiology specific enough that… --- ## [Playbook - PET / NM Substance Given](https://forum.loinc.org/t/playbook-pet-nm-substance-given/1151)
**Author:** [@batistad](https://forum.loinc.org/u/batistad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 6:08am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/playbook-pet-nm-substance-given/1151 "2022-04-12T06:08:29Z")
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\When looking specifically at PET / NM entries of … --- ## [Missing mappings between LoincNumber and RPID?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/missing-mappings-between-loincnumber-and-rpid/1119)

**Author:** [@system](https://forum.loinc.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 11:28am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/missing-mappings-between-loincnumber-and-rpid/1119 "2021-09-13T11:28:16Z")
Hello, In the LoincRsnaRadiologyPlaybook there is a column to indicate the RadLex Playbook identifier (RPID) for each LoincNumber. But this column is very often left blank, even when a corresponding RPID seems to exist … --- ## [Inconsistencies with LOINC codes.](https://forum.loinc.org/t/inconsistencies-with-loinc-codes/1106)
**Author:** [@wannabejess](https://forum.loinc.org/u/wannabejess)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/inconsistencies-with-loinc-codes/1106 "2021-05-11T12:33:15Z")
Are codes submitted and then a committee reviews these before publishing? I find records that might have a Right, Left and Bilateral Codes and then another example will only have a Bilateral and Unilateral codes. I am … --- ## [Can anyone explain why there are "GE" indication in some LOINC descriptions?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/can-anyone-explain-why-there-are-ge-indication-in-some-loinc-descriptions/1105)
**Author:** [@wannabejess](https://forum.loinc.org/u/wannabejess)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/can-anyone-explain-why-there-are-ge-indication-in-some-loinc-descriptions/1105 "2021-05-11T10:12:59Z")
For instance 79370-3 XR Shoulder GE 2 Views. Please tell me what the GE stands for? I sure hope this in not Vendor related. --- ## [Lessons Learned - Mapping LOINC RadLex into EHR's that do not have LOINC fields](https://forum.loinc.org/t/lessons-learned-mapping-loinc-radlex-into-ehrs-that-do-not-have-loinc-fields/1091)
**Author:** [@cljoseph](https://forum.loinc.org/u/cljoseph)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/lessons-learned-mapping-loinc-radlex-into-ehrs-that-do-not-have-loinc-fields/1091 "2021-03-04T14:46:17Z")
I am looking for some lessons learned on the approach used to map LOINC RadLex terms and codes into an EHR that does not have fields dedicated specifically for this information in the order build tools. This EHR solutio… --- ## [Loinc mapping multiple exams in a single result](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-mapping-multiple-exams-in-a-single-result/942)
**Author:** [@lupacexi](https://forum.loinc.org/u/lupacexi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-mapping-multiple-exams-in-a-single-result/942 "2017-07-05T10:11:50Z")
How should a CT of the chest abdomen and pelvis in a single result report be LOINC coded? Thanks, --- ## [remove pleura catheter](https://forum.loinc.org/t/remove-pleura-catheter/936)
**Author:** [@robinmcintosh](https://forum.loinc.org/u/robinmcintosh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/remove-pleura-catheter/936 "2017-05-25T14:27:25Z")
Hi, I am struggling to locate the correct LOINC code for: remove tunneled pleural catheter. Any assistance with how to correctly search for this in the RELMA tool and what the correct code is, would be greatly appreciat… --- ## [Intelligent Mapping Program](https://forum.loinc.org/t/intelligent-mapping-program/932)
**Author:** [@gerrig20](https://forum.loinc.org/u/gerrig20)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/intelligent-mapping-program/932 "2017-03-08T13:35:53Z")
Hello, I am new to RELMA and am attempting to map our Radiology procedures to LOINC. I read an article that referenced the Intelligent Mapping program within RELMA, and that they were able to achieve high matching using… --- ## ['View' vs. 'Views'](https://forum.loinc.org/t/view-vs-views/833)
**Author:** [@jessica4466](https://forum.loinc.org/u/jessica4466)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2016, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/view-vs-views/833 "2016-11-03T00:24:51Z")
Hello, I am curious about the use of ‘View’ vs. ‘Views’. It is my understanding that ‘Views’ may be used when number of views is not otherwise specified, and this is where we usually map to for our clients. There … --- ## [Playbook OID or URI](https://forum.loinc.org/t/playbook-oid-or-uri/896)
**Author:** [@jlyle](https://forum.loinc.org/u/jlyle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2016, 9:48am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/playbook-oid-or-uri/896 "2016-04-20T09:48:55Z")
I gather that RadLex Playbook radiology codes have been published by LOINC. I’d like to refer to them explicitly, but I don’t see a way of doing so. There is an OID in the HL7 directory for LOINC image documents (1.3.6.1… --- ## [Transplant Scan](https://forum.loinc.org/t/transplant-scan/859)
**Author:** [@mzabriskie1](https://forum.loinc.org/u/mzabriskie1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2015, 10:02am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/transplant-scan/859 "2015-04-23T10:02:57Z")
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Regarding the LOINC code 24773-4 Views^W radionuclide transplant scan:Find:Pt:Kidney.bilateral:Doc:Radnuc, to what is ‘transplant’ referring? Does it refer to a pre-transplant scan of both kidneys o… --- ## [Endoscopy-Colonoscopy](https://forum.loinc.org/t/endoscopy-colonoscopy/857)

**Author:** [@sholter](https://forum.loinc.org/u/sholter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2015, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/endoscopy-colonoscopy/857 "2015-04-06T12:18:32Z")
Hello all, So some new territory for me into the Clinical LOINC “REALM(a)” (Pun intended). Can anyone share some experiences in getting some of the Colonoscopy/Endo results mapped…At first glance the data I am seeing lo… --- ## [KUB Related Name](https://forum.loinc.org/t/kub-related-name/855)
**Author:** [@rsilvis](https://forum.loinc.org/u/rsilvis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2015, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/kub-related-name/855 "2015-03-26T09:32:29Z")
I was looking up the LOINC code for a KUB, and while I was able to find the code I was looking for using the related names, I noticed a great deal of other AP view x-rays resulted with that same related name that did not… --- ## [Radiology Order Panels](https://forum.loinc.org/t/radiology-order-panels/830)
**Author:** [@himaliS](https://forum.loinc.org/u/himaliS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2014, 9:29am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/radiology-order-panels/830 "2014-03-31T09:29:10Z")
Hi all: I am trying to request new LOINC terms for “Radiology Panels” and have some questions related to it. \*\*\* I did not come across any reference regarding the “required fields” for Radiology Panel submission. … --- ## ["Minimum 2 views", or "2 or more views"](https://forum.loinc.org/t/minimum-2-views-or-2-or-more-views/820)
**Author:** [@johnscarter](https://forum.loinc.org/u/johnscarter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2013, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/minimum-2-views-or-2-or-more-views/820 "2013-11-20T16:36:07Z")
A client has local tests of the form “xyz exam, minimum 2 views” and “xyz exam, 2 or more views” that I’d like to map to LOINC. I can generally find tests for a specific number of views, but these kinds of indeterminate … --- ## [Need help interpreting cryptic LOINC components](https://forum.loinc.org/t/need-help-interpreting-cryptic-loinc-components/789)
**Author:** [@momus99](https://forum.loinc.org/u/momus99)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/need-help-interpreting-cryptic-loinc-components/789 "2013-04-17T18:22:40Z")
Hello- I am hoping someone on the forum can help clarify a set of LOINC codes that I’m having trouble understanding. These all include “GE” (in capitals) in the component name and are all related to imaging procedu… --- ## [LOINC Code CT Virtual Colonoscopy](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-code-ct-virtual-colonoscopy/697)
**Author:** [@ctopper](https://forum.loinc.org/u/ctopper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2010, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-code-ct-virtual-colonoscopy/697 "2010-05-24T00:52:12Z")
I am trying to find a LOINC code for CT Virtual Colonoscopy does one exists? Thanks --- ## [Loinc mapping multiple exams in a single result](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-mapping-multiple-exams-in-a-single-result/636)
**Author:** [@janetking](https://forum.loinc.org/u/janetking)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2008, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-mapping-multiple-exams-in-a-single-result/636 "2008-11-04T17:45:16Z")
How should a CT of the chest abdomen and pelvis in a single result report be LOINC coded? Thanks, Janet King