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LOINC Code 60602-0: Upper molar position [Length] Skull X-ray measured

60602-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Upper molar position [Length] 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 Upper molar position. 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 Upper molar position. 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

  • Upper molar position [Length] Skull X-ray measured
  • Upper molar position
  • Cranial; Cranium; Dental; Dentistry; Head; Length; Plain Films; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; U6_PTV; Up; 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

Upper molar position [Length] Skull X-ray measuredU6_PTV Skull XRUpper molar positionDENTALLenPtSkull

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code60602-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameUpper molar position [Length] Skull X-ray measured
DescriptionUpper molar position
Short nameU6_PTV Skull XR
ComponentUpper molar position
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)Skull
ScaleQn
MethodXR.measured
ClassDENTAL
Example unitsmm
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Part names

Upper molar positionLenPtSkullQnXR.measuredLengthPoint in time (spot)X-ray measured

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