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LOINC Code 9798-0: Depth (Stone) [Length]

9798-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Depth (Stone) [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 Depth. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Calculus.

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 Depth. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Calculus.

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

  • Depth of Stone
  • Depth
  • Calc; Calculi; Dpth; Gastro; Gastroenterology; GI; Kidney; Length; Nephrology; PATHOLOGY; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Renal; Stn; Stone; Stones

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

Depth (Stone) [Length]Depth of StoneDpth StoneDepthPATHDepth, StoneLen

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code9798-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameDepth (Stone) [Length]
DescriptionDepth
Short nameDpth Stone
ComponentDepth
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)Calculus
ScaleQn
ClassPATH
Example unitsmm
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0i
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Depth, Stone

Part names

DepthLenPtCalculusQnLengthPoint in time (spot)Calculus (stone)

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