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LOINC Code 98729-7: Recording site Muscle

98729-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Recording site Muscle 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 Recording site. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Muscle.

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 Recording site. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Muscle.

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

Recording site Muscle
Recording site
The muscle for which the compound muscle action potential in a motor nerve conduction study is recorded. [PMID15961865]
Anatomy; Musc; Muscl; NEURO; Nominal; 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

Recording site MuscleRecording siteNEUROAnatPtMuscleNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code98729-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameRecording site Muscle
DescriptionRecording site
Short nameRecording site Muscle
ComponentRecording site
PropertyAnat
TimingPt
System (specimen)Muscle
ScaleNom
ClassNEURO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.72
Last changed2.72

Part names

Recording siteAnatPtMuscleNomAnatomyPoint in time (spot)

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