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LOINC Code 8361-8: Body position with respect to gravity

8361-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Body position with respect to gravity 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 Body position with respect to gravity. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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 Body position with respect to gravity. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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: *

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Body position with respect to gravity
  • Bdy position with respect to gravity; BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS.ATOM; bod; Bodies; Grav; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Typ

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

Body position with respect to gravityBdy position with respect to gravityBP.ATOMTypePt^PatientNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code8361-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameBody position with respect to gravity
Short nameBdy position with respect to gravity
ComponentBody position with respect to gravity
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNom
Method*
ClassBP.ATOM
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0h(2)
Last changed2.73

Part names

Body position with respect to gravityTypePt^PatientNom*Point in time (spot)

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