56093-8
ClinicalBirth weight NVSS
Definition
An examination study protocol for abstracting a newborn's weight from the subject's medical record. The source is the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) Birth Certificate Section. https://www.phenxtoolkit.org/index.php?pageLink=browse.protocoldetails&...
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Body weight^at birth
Property
Mass
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
NVSS
Details
Class
BDYWGT.MOLEC
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Birth weight NVSS
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 56093-8?
LOINC code 56093-8 identifies "Birth weight NVSS". An examination study protocol for abstracting a newborn's weight from the subject's medical record. The source is the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) Birth Certificate Section. https://www.phenxtoolkit.org/index.php?pageLink=browse.protocoldetails&...
What does 56093-8 measure?
This code measures Body weight^at birth in ^Patient. It belongs to the BDYWGT.MOLEC 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.