11820-8
ClinicalFetal Head Diameter.biparietal US
Definition
Measured at level of thalamo-basal ganglia & either 3rd ventricle w/ visualization of quadrigeminal cisterns or top of 3rd ventricle w/ visualization of cavum septum pellucidi from echo leading edge to leading edge of parietal bones.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Diameter.biparietal
Property
Len
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Head^Fetus
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
US.measured
Details
Class
OB.US
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Fet BPD US.meas
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 11820-8?
LOINC code 11820-8 identifies "Fetal Head Diameter.biparietal US". Measured at level of thalamo-basal ganglia & either 3rd ventricle w/ visualization of quadrigeminal cisterns or top of 3rd ventricle w/ visualization of cavum septum pellucidi from echo leading edge to leading edge of parietal bones.
What does 11820-8 measure?
This code measures Diameter.biparietal in Head^Fetus. It belongs to the OB.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.