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LOINC Code 29761-4: Dentistry Discharge summary

29761-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Dentistry Discharge summary 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 Discharge summary 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 Discharge summary 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

  • Dentistry Discharge summary
  • Discharge summary note
  • D/C sum; Dentist; Disch; Discharge summary; DOC.ONT; Document; Encounter; Evaluation and management; Evaluation and management note; Finding; Findings; notes; Point in time; Random; 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

Dentistry Discharge summaryDentistry D/C sumDischarge summary noteDOC.ONTOLOGYFindPt{Setting}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code29761-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameDentistry Discharge summary
DescriptionDischarge summary note
Short nameDentistry D/C sum
ComponentDischarge summary note
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen){Setting}
ScaleDoc
MethodDentistry
ClassDOC.ONTOLOGY
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.03
Last changed2.73

Part names

Discharge summary noteFindPt{Setting}DocDentistryDischarge summaryNoteFindingPoint in time (spot)

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