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.

LOINCActive

LOINC Code 8290-9: Head Occipital-frontal circumference --at birth- by Tape measure

Name: LOINC Code 8290-9: Head Occipital-frontal circumference --at birth- by Tape measure
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:08.166Z

8290-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Head Occipital-frontal circumference --at birth- by Tape measure 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.occipital-frontal^at birth. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Head.

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.occipital-frontal^at birth. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Head.

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: Tape measure

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Head Occipital-frontal circumference --at birth- by Tape measure
Circumference.occipital-frontal^at birth
@ birth; BODY CIRCUMFERENCE.MOLEC; Brain; Circumf OFC; Cranial; Cranium; Girth; Intracranial; Length; New born; Newborn; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Skull

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

Head Occipital-frontal circumference --at birth- by Tape measureHead Circumf OFC @ birth by Tape measureCircumference.occipital-frontal^at birthBDYCRC.MOLECBirth Head CircumferenceLenPt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code8290-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameHead Occipital-frontal circumference --at birth- by Tape measure

DescriptionCircumference.occipital-frontal^at birth

Short nameHead Circumf OFC @ birth by Tape measure

ComponentCircumference.occipital-frontal^at birth

PropertyLen

TimingPt

System (specimen)Head

ScaleQn

MethodTape measure

ClassBDYCRC.MOLEC

Example unitscm

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0h(2)

Last changed2.48

Consumer names

Birth Head Circumference

Part names

Circumference.occipital-frontal^at birthLenPtHeadQnTape measureLengthPoint in time (spot)

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