What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 104942-8: CT Hip [Z-score] Multisection for bone density

Name: LOINC Code 104942-8: CT Hip [Z-score] Multisection for bone density
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:19.131Z

104942-8 is a LOINC code used to identify CT Hip [Z-score] Multisection for bone density in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Multisection for bone density. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Hip.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Multisection for bone density. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Hip.

When is it used?

Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
Status: ACTIVE
Order vs observation: Observation
Method: CT

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

CT Hip [Z-score] Multisection for bone density
Multisection for bone density
QCT Total Hip [Z-Score] Bone Mineral Density
BMD; CAT scan; Computed tomography; Computerized tomography; CT scan; Den; for BMD; Imaging; Lower extremity joint; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; RADIOLOGY; Random; Standard score; Z score; Z value; Z-score

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

CT Hip [Z-score] Multisection for bone densityCT Hip Z-score for BMDMultisection for bone densityRADZscorePtHip

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code104942-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameCT Hip [Z-score] Multisection for bone density

DescriptionMultisection for bone density

Short nameCT Hip Z-score for BMD

ComponentMultisection for bone density

PropertyZscore

TimingPt

System (specimen)Hip

ScaleQn

MethodCT

ClassRAD

Example unitsZscore

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.78

Last changed2.78

Part names

Multisection for bone densityZscorePtHipQnCTZ-scorePoint in time (spot)Computed tomography

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