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LOINC Code 59073-7: Heart Circumference, transverse by US

59073-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Heart Circumference, transverse by US 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 Circumference.transverse. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.

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 Circumference.transverse. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Heart.

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
  • Method: US

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Heart Circumference, transverse by US
  • Circumference.transverse
  • Circumference of the heart in transverse plane.
  • CARD.US; Cardiac; Cardio; Cardiology; Circumf.transverse; Echography; Girth; Heart Disease; Hrt; Length; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; ULS; Ultrasound

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

Heart Circumference, transverse by USHrt Circumf.transverse USCircumference.transverseCARD.USLenPtHeart

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code59073-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameHeart Circumference, transverse by US
DescriptionCircumference.transverse
Short nameHrt Circumf.transverse US
ComponentCircumference.transverse
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)Heart
ScaleQn
MethodUS
ClassCARD.US
Example unitscm
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.32
Last changed2.48

Part names

Circumference.transverseLenPtHeartQnUSLengthPoint in time (spot)Ultrasound

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