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LOINC Code 98146-4: Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool

98146-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool 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 Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool. 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 Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool. 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: Both
  • Panel type: Panel
  • Method: Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool
OST is a is a simple questionnaire to identify osteoporosis risk and facilitate bone mineral density (BMD) testing. OST is based on two variablesweight and age. The score is calculated by (Weight (kg) - Age (years)) x 0.2. Scores of less than 2 indicate increased risk and highlight the need for bone densitometry. [PMID: 29946735]
CLIN; CLIN.RISK; Pan; Panel; PANEL.CLINICAL; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; 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

Osteoporosis Self-Assessment ToolOSTPANEL.CLIN.RISK-Pt^PatientPoint in time (spot)

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code98146-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameOsteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool
Short nameOST
ComponentOsteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool
Property-
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
Scale-
MethodOsteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool
ClassPANEL.CLIN.RISK
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.71
Last changed2.71

Part names

Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool-Pt^PatientPoint in time (spot)

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