AutoICD API

80944-2

Clinical

DXA Radius and Ulna - left [T-score] Bone density

Definition

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

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Views for bone density

Property

Tscore

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Upper extremity.left>Radius+Ulna

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

DXA

Details

Class

RAD

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

DXA Radius+Ulna-L T-score BMD

Related Names

ArmBMDBone DensiometryBone Density ScanDenDensiometryDEXDEXADual Energy X Ray AbsorptiometryEXTExtr-LFilmsForearmImagingLLTLUEPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRadRADIOLOGYRadius+Ulna-LRandomT-scoreUEUE-LUpUpper extremityViewViews for BMDVWS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 80944-2?

LOINC code 80944-2 identifies "DXA Radius and Ulna - left [T-score] Bone density". Formula Input Parameter Definitions: BMD: subject's bone mineral density (BMD) MEAN_BMD: The mean BMD of a reference population SD: Standard deviation of BMD within reference population.

What does 80944-2 measure?

This code measures Views for bone density in Upper extremity.left>Radius+Ulna. 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.