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LOINC Code 32923-5: Closest speaking space [Length] Dentition Measured

32923-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Closest speaking space [Length] Dentition 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 Closest speaking space. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dentition.

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 Closest speaking space. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dentition.

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

  • Closest speaking space [Length] Dentition Measured
  • Closest speaking space
  • Measurement in mm of how close the teeth come together while speaking.
  • CSS; 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

Closest speaking space [Length] Dentition MeasuredCSS Dentition MeasuredClosest speaking spaceDENTALLenPtDentition

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32923-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameClosest speaking space [Length] Dentition Measured
DescriptionClosest speaking space
Short nameCSS Dentition Measured
ComponentClosest speaking space
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)Dentition
ScaleQn
MethodMeasured
ClassDENTAL
Example unitscm
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Part names

Closest speaking spaceLenPtDentitionQnMeasuredLengthPoint in time (spot)

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