85150-1
ClinicalBone age method
Definition
This term is used to report the method used (e.g. Greulich & Pyle, TW2, TW3) to compute bone age. For reporting the bone age in years and/or months, use the Bone age term [LOINC: 85151-9]. For mapping to an X-ray procedure for determining bone age, see the Views bone age XR terms (e.g. [LOINC: 24724-7]).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Bone age method
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
XXX>Bones
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
*
Details
Class
H&P.HX
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Bone age method
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 85150-1?
LOINC code 85150-1 identifies "Bone age method". This term is used to report the method used (e.g. Greulich & Pyle, TW2, TW3) to compute bone age. For reporting the bone age in years and/or months, use the Bone age term [LOINC: 85151-9]. For mapping to an X-ray procedure for determining bone age, see the Views bone age XR terms (e.g. [LOINC: 24724-7]).
What does 85150-1 measure?
This code measures Bone age method in XXX>Bones. It belongs to the H&P.HX 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.