LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 93146-9: XR Third metacarpal Bone development stage

93146-9 is a LOINC code used to identify XR Third metacarpal Bone development stage 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 Bone development stage. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Upper extremity>Hand.metacarpal.third.

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 Bone development stage. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Upper extremity>Hand.metacarpal.third.

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: XR

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • XR Third metacarpal Bone development stage
  • Bone development stage
  • 3rd; Arm; Bone dev stage; EXT; Imaging; Metacarpal.3rd; Plain Films; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; RADIOLOGY; Random; Scale; Scre; UE; Up; Upper extremity; Xray; X-ray

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

XR Third metacarpal Bone development stageXR Metacarpal.3rd Bone dev stageBone development stageRADScorePtUpper extremity>Hand.metacarpal.third

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code93146-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameXR Third metacarpal Bone development stage
DescriptionBone development stage
Short nameXR Metacarpal.3rd Bone dev stage
ComponentBone development stage
PropertyScore
TimingPt
System (specimen)Upper extremity>Hand.metacarpal.third
ScaleQn
MethodXR
ClassRAD
Example unitsscore
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.67
Last changed2.67

Part names

Bone development stageScorePtUpper extremity>Hand.metacarpal.thirdQnXRPoint in time (spot)Third metacarpalX-ray

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.

LOINC Code 93146-9 | HealthAssure