AutoICD API

80937-6

Clinical

DXA Hip - right [Z-score] Bone density

Definition

Formula Input Parameter Definitions: BMD: subject's bone mineral density (BMD) MEAN_BMD: The mean BMD for the reference population. SD: Standard deviation of BMD within reference population.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Views for bone density

Property

Zscore

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Lower extremity.right>Hip

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

DXA

Details

Class

RAD

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

DXA Hip-R Z-score BMD

Related Names

BMDBone DensiometryBone Density ScanDenDensiometryDEXDEXADual Energy X Ray AbsorptiometryEXTExtr-RFilmsHip-RImagingLELegLE-RLowLower extremity jointMSKMusculoskeletalOrthoOrthopedicsPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRRadRadiologyRandomRLERTStandard scoreViewViews for BMDVWSZ scoreZ valueZ-score

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 80937-6?

LOINC code 80937-6 identifies "DXA Hip - right [Z-score] Bone density". Formula Input Parameter Definitions: BMD: subject's bone mineral density (BMD) MEAN_BMD: The mean BMD for the reference population. SD: Standard deviation of BMD within reference population.

What does 80937-6 measure?

This code measures Views for bone density in Lower extremity.right>Hip. It belongs to the RAD 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.