59576-9
ClinicalBody mass index (BMI) [Percentile] Per age and sex
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 children and teens the interpretation of BMI is both age- and sex-specific.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Body mass index
Property
Prctl
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Per age and sex
Details
Class
BDYWGT.MOLEC
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
BMI Prctl Per age+sex
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 59576-9?
LOINC code 59576-9 identifies "Body mass index (BMI) [Percentile] Per age and sex". The percentile of a patient's body mass index indicates the relative position of the patient's BMI number among a given population. For children and teens the interpretation of BMI is both age- and sex-specific.
What does 59576-9 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.