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LOINC Code 34043-0: Dental examination method Dentition

34043-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Dental examination method Dentition 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 Dental examination method. 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 Dental examination method. 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: *

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Dental examination method Dentition
  • Dental examination method
  • Dent exam method; Dental; Dentistry; Meth; Method of; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Typ

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

Dental examination method DentitionDent exam method DentitionDental examination methodDENTALTypePtDentition

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code34043-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameDental examination method Dentition
DescriptionDental examination method
Short nameDent exam method Dentition
ComponentDental examination method
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Dentition
ScaleNom
Method*
ClassDENTAL
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Part names

Dental examination methodTypePtDentitionNom*Point in time (spot)

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