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LOINC Code 9273-4: 2 minute Apgar Score

9273-4 is a LOINC code used to identify 2 minute Apgar Score 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 Score^2M post 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 Score^2M post 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: Observation
  • Method: Apgar

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • 2 minute Apgar Score
  • Score^2M post birth
  • After; Function; Gyn; Gynecology; NEONAT; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; p birth; Point in time; PST; 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

2 minute Apgar ScoreApgar ScoreScore^2M post birthNEONATFcnPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code9273-4
SystemLOINC
Display name2 minute Apgar Score
DescriptionScore^2M post birth
Short nameApgar Score
ComponentScore^2M post birth
PropertyFcn
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
MethodApgar
ClassNEONAT
Example unitsscore
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0i
Last changed2.48

Part names

Score^2M post birthFcnPt^PatientQnApgarFunctionPoint in time (spot)

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