59575-1
ClinicalBody mass index (BMI) [Percentile] Per age
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.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Body mass index
Property
Prctl
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Per age
Details
Class
BDYWGT.MOLEC
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
BMI Prctl Per Age
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 59575-1?
LOINC code 59575-1 identifies "Body mass index (BMI) [Percentile] Per age". 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.
What does 59575-1 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.