LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 92997-6: Upper segment [Length]

92997-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Upper segment [Length] 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 Upper segment. 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 Upper segment. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Upper segment [Length]
Upper segment
The length of the upper body segment may be based on the sitting height or calculated by subtracting the lower segment measurement ([LOINC92998-4 ]) from the standing height [LOINC: 8308-9].
BODY HEIGHT(LENGTH).MOLEC; Head to symphysis pubis length; Length; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Up; Upper body segment length

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

Upper segment [Length]Upper segmentBDYHGT.MOLECLenPt^PatientQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code92997-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameUpper segment [Length]
DescriptionUpper segment
Short nameUpper segment
ComponentUpper segment
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
ClassBDYHGT.MOLEC
Example unitscm
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.66
Last changed2.66

Part names

Upper segmentLenPt^PatientQnLengthPoint in time (spot)

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