LOINC Code 96913-9: Calculated CT size-adjusted dose

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 CT size-adjusted dose. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Study.

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: Calculated

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Calculated CT size-adjusted dose
• CT size-adjusted dose
• The dose length product (DLP) adjusted for patient size using the average midscan diameter as defined in measure reporting for "Excessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) in Adults."
• Calc; Calculation; CT size-adj dose; Energy content; Imaging; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Rad; Radiology; 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.

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