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LOINC Code 32873-2: Facial measurement method

32873-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Facial measurement method 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 Facial measurement method. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Head.

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 Facial measurement method. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Head.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Facial measurement method
  • Brain; Cranial; Cranium; Dental; Dentistry; Face measure; Face measure method; Intracranial; Meth; Method of; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Skull; Typ

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

Facial measurement methodDENTALTypePtHeadNomPoint in time (spot)

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32873-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameFacial measurement method
Short nameFacial measurement method
ComponentFacial measurement method
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Head
ScaleNom
ClassDENTAL
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.42

Part names

Facial measurement methodTypePtHeadNomPoint in time (spot)

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