AutoICD API

80948-3

Clinical

DXA Femur - left [T-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

Tscore

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Lower extremity.left>Femur

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

DXA

Details

Class

RAD

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

DXA Femur-L T-score BMD

Related Names

BMDBone DensiometryBone Density ScanDenDensiometryDEXDEXADual Energy X Ray AbsorptiometryEXTExtr-LFemoralFemur-LFilmsImagingLLELegLE-LLLELowLower extremityLTPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRadRADIOLOGYRandomT-scoreUpper legViewViews for BMDVWS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 80948-3?

LOINC code 80948-3 identifies "DXA Femur - left [T-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 80948-3 measure?

This code measures Views for bone density in Lower extremity.left>Femur. 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.