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 32919-3: Vertical dimension of occlusion Maxilla and Mandible Measured

Name: LOINC Code 32919-3: Vertical dimension of occlusion Maxilla and Mandible Measured
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:20.065Z

32919-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Vertical dimension of occlusion Maxilla and Mandible 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 Vertical dimension of occlusion. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Maxilla+Mandible.

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 Vertical dimension of occlusion. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Maxilla+Mandible.

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

Vertical dimension of occlusion Maxilla and Mandible Measured
Vertical dimension of occlusion
Measurement of the distance between the jaws while the teeth are at maximum intercuspation.
Dental; Dentistry; Jaw; Length; Mand; Maxi+Mand; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; VDO

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

Vertical dimension of occlusion Maxilla and Mandible MeasuredVDO Maxi+Mand MeasuredVertical dimension of occlusionDENTALLenPtMaxilla+Mandible

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32919-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameVertical dimension of occlusion Maxilla and Mandible Measured

DescriptionVertical dimension of occlusion

Short nameVDO Maxi+Mand Measured

ComponentVertical dimension of occlusion

PropertyLen

TimingPt

System (specimen)Maxilla+Mandible

ScaleQn

MethodMeasured

ClassDENTAL

Example unitscm

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.09

Last changed2.48

Part names

Vertical dimension of occlusionLenPtMaxilla+MandibleQnMeasuredLengthPoint in time (spot)Maxilla and Mandible

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