What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 32909-4: Interproximal space height {Dental arch} Measured

Name: LOINC Code 32909-4: Interproximal space height {Dental arch} Measured
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:20.065Z

32909-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Interproximal space height {Dental arch} 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 Interproximal space height. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Dental arch}.

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 Interproximal space height. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Dental arch}.

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

Interproximal space height {Dental arch} Measured
Interproximal space height
Measurement in mm from interproximal contact to the top of the papilla.
{Dent arch}; Dental; Dentistry; Interprox space ht; 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

Interproximal space height {Dental arch} MeasuredInterprox space ht {Dent arch} MeasuredInterproximal space heightDENTALLenPt{Dental arch}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32909-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameInterproximal space height {Dental arch} Measured

DescriptionInterproximal space height

Short nameInterprox space ht {Dent arch} Measured

ComponentInterproximal space height

PropertyLen

TimingPt

System (specimen){Dental arch}

ScaleQn

MethodMeasured

ClassDENTAL

Example unitscm

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.09

Last changed2.48

Part names

Interproximal space heightLenPt{Dental arch}QnMeasuredLengthPoint in time (spot)

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