59574-4
ClinicalBody mass index (BMI) [Percentile]
Definition
The percentile of a patient's body mass index indicates the relative position of the patient's BMI number among a given population. For adults 20 years old and older, BMI is calculated using standard weight status categories that are the same for all ages and for both men and women. For children and teens, on the other hand, the interpretation of BMI is both age- and sex-specific. This term does not specify whether the interpretation of percentile is based on age and sex or not.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Body mass index
Property
Prctl
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
BDYWGT.MOLEC
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
BMI Prctl
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 59574-4?
LOINC code 59574-4 identifies "Body mass index (BMI) [Percentile]". The percentile of a patient's body mass index indicates the relative position of the patient's BMI number among a given population. For adults 20 years old and older, BMI is calculated using standard weight status categories that are the same for all ages and for both men and women. For children and teens, on the other hand, the interpretation of BMI is both age- and sex-specific. This term does not specify whether the interpretation of percentile is based on age and sex or not.
What does 59574-4 measure?
This code measures Body mass index 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.