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LOINC Code 8293-3: Chest Circumference --inspiration

8293-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Chest Circumference --inspiration 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^inspiration. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Chest.

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^inspiration. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Chest.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Chest Circumference --inspiration
  • Circumference^inspiration
  • BODY CIRCUMFERENCE.MOLEC; Girth; In; Insp; Inspiratory; Length; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Thorax

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

Chest Circumference --inspirationChest Circumf inspCircumference^inspirationBDYCRC.MOLECLenPtChest

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code8293-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameChest Circumference --inspiration
DescriptionCircumference^inspiration
Short nameChest Circumf insp
ComponentCircumference^inspiration
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)Chest
ScaleQn
ClassBDYCRC.MOLEC
Example unitscm
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0h(2)
Last changed2.48

Part names

Circumference^inspirationLenPtChestQnLengthPoint in time (spot)

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