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LOINC Code 60594-9: Face low/Face all Skull X-ray measured

60594-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Face low/Face all Skull X-ray 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 Face low/Face all. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Skull.

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 Face low/Face all. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Skull.

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: XR.measured

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Face low/Face all Skull X-ray measured
  • Face low/Face all
  • Cranial; Cranium; Dental; Dentistry; Head; Length Ratio; Plain Films; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SN-ME'; Xray; X-ray

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

Face low/Face all Skull X-ray measuredSn-Me'/Face all Skull XRFace low/Face allDENTALLenRtoPtSkull

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code60594-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameFace low/Face all Skull X-ray measured
DescriptionFace low/Face all
Short nameSn-Me'/Face all Skull XR
ComponentFace low/Face all
PropertyLenRto
TimingPt
System (specimen)Skull
ScaleQn
MethodXR.measured
ClassDENTAL
Example unitsratio
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.34
Last changed2.48

Part names

Face low/Face allLenRtoPtSkullQnXR.measuredLength RatioPoint in time (spot)X-ray measured

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