73965-6
ClinicalBody muscle mass/Body weight Measured
Definition
Body muscle percentage is measured by a variety of methods, including bio-impedance analysis (BIA) (e.g. Tanita MC-180 MA). Body muscle percentage is equal to a patient's body muscle mass divided by total body weight. This code represents muscle mass only. Other instruments or methods may be used to measure lean body weight (e.g. see LOINCs 8342-8 and 8343-6), which includes muscle, bone (skeletal) and organs - everything but body fat (e.g. LOINC 41982-0).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Body muscle mass/body weight
Property
MFr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Measured
Details
Class
BDYWGT.MOLEC
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Body muscle/BW MFr Measured
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 73965-6?
LOINC code 73965-6 identifies "Body muscle mass/Body weight Measured". Body muscle percentage is measured by a variety of methods, including bio-impedance analysis (BIA) (e.g. Tanita MC-180 MA). Body muscle percentage is equal to a patient's body muscle mass divided by total body weight. This code represents muscle mass only. Other instruments or methods may be used to measure lean body weight (e.g. see LOINCs 8342-8 and 8343-6), which includes muscle, bone (skeletal) and organs - everything but body fat (e.g. LOINC 41982-0).
What does 73965-6 measure?
This code measures Body muscle mass/body weight 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.