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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 89269-5: Body height Measured --at birth

Name: LOINC Code 89269-5: Body height Measured --at birth
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:18.535Z

89269-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Body height Measured --at birth 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 height^at birth. 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 height^at birth. 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
Order vs observation: Both
Method: Measured

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Body height Measured --at birth
Body height^at birth
@ birth; Axial length; bod; Bodies; Body length; CLIN; Length; New born; Newborn; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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 height Measured --at birthBody height @ birth MeasuredBody height^at birthCLINBirth LengthLenPt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code89269-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameBody height Measured --at birth

DescriptionBody height^at birth

Short nameBody height @ birth Measured

ComponentBody height^at birth

PropertyLen

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleQn

MethodMeasured

ClassCLIN

Example unitsin

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.64

Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Birth Length

Part names

Body height^at birthLenPt^PatientQnMeasuredLengthPoint in time (spot)

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.