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LOINC Code 32961-5: Anterior segment [Shape] {Dental arch}

32961-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Anterior segment [Shape] {Dental arch} 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 Anterior segment. 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 Anterior segment. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Anterior segment [Shape] {Dental arch}
  • Anterior segment
  • {Dent arch}; Ant seg; Dental; Dentistry; 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

Anterior segment [Shape] {Dental arch}Ant seg Shape {Dent arch}Anterior segmentDENTALShapePt{Dental arch}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32961-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameAnterior segment [Shape] {Dental arch}
DescriptionAnterior segment
Short nameAnt seg Shape {Dent arch}
ComponentAnterior segment
PropertyShape
TimingPt
System (specimen){Dental arch}
ScaleNom
ClassDENTAL
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.56

Part names

Anterior segmentShapePt{Dental arch}NomPoint in time (spot)

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