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LOINC Code 28583-3: Dentist Operation note

28583-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Dentist Operation note 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 Surgical operation note. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Setting}.

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 Surgical operation note. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Setting}.

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
  • Method: Dentistry

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Dentist Operation note
  • Surgical operation note
  • Dentist; DOC.ONT; Document; Encounter; Evaluation and management; Evaluation and management note; Finding; Findings; notes; Operative note; Point in time; Random; Surg; Visit note

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

Dentist Operation noteDentistry Operative noteSurgical operation noteDOC.ONTOLOGYFindPt{Setting}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code28583-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameDentist Operation note
DescriptionSurgical operation note
Short nameDentistry Operative note
ComponentSurgical operation note
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen){Setting}
ScaleDoc
MethodDentistry
ClassDOC.ONTOLOGY
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.00
Last changed2.58

Part names

Surgical operation noteFindPt{Setting}DocDentistrySurgical operationNoteFindingPoint in time (spot)

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