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LOINC Code 32869-0: Tooth space {First tooth space boundary} {second tooth space boundary} Measured

32869-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Tooth space {First tooth space boundary} {second tooth space boundary} Measured 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 Tooth space. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {First tooth space boundary} {second tooth space boundary}.

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 Tooth space. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {First tooth space boundary} {second tooth space boundary}.

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
  • Method: Measured

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Tooth space {First tooth space boundary} {second tooth space boundary} Measured
  • Tooth space
  • 1st+2nd tooth bound; 2nd; Dental; Dentistry; Length; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; 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

Tooth space {First tooth space boundary} {second tooth space boundary} MeasuredSpace 1st+2nd tooth bound MeasuredTooth spaceDENTALLenPt{First tooth space boundary} {second tooth space boundary}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32869-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameTooth space {First tooth space boundary} {second tooth space boundary} Measured
DescriptionTooth space
Short nameSpace 1st+2nd tooth bound Measured
ComponentTooth space
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen){First tooth space boundary} {second tooth space boundary}
ScaleQn
MethodMeasured
ClassDENTAL
Example unitsmm
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.48

Part names

Tooth spaceLenPt{First tooth space boundary} {second tooth space boundary}QnMeasuredLengthPoint in time (spot)

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