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LOINC Code 32894-8: Second interdental papilla boundary [Identifier] {Tooth}

32894-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Second interdental papilla boundary [Identifier] {Tooth} 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 Second interdental papilla boundary. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Tooth}.

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 Second interdental papilla boundary. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Tooth}.

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

  • Second interdental papilla boundary [Identifier] {Tooth}
  • Second interdental papilla boundary
  • 2nd; 2nd interdent papilla boundary; Dental; Dentistry; Identity or presence; 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

Second interdental papilla boundary [Identifier] {Tooth}2nd interdent papilla boundary {Tooth}Second interdental papilla boundaryDENTALPridPt{Tooth}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32894-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameSecond interdental papilla boundary [Identifier] {Tooth}
DescriptionSecond interdental papilla boundary
Short name2nd interdent papilla boundary {Tooth}
ComponentSecond interdental papilla boundary
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen){Tooth}
ScaleNom
ClassDENTAL
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.27

Part names

Second interdental papilla boundaryPridPt{Tooth}NomPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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