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LOINC Code 60608-7: Lower incisor to nasion-B point line [Angle] Skull X-ray measured

60608-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Lower incisor to nasion-B point line [Angle] 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 Lower incisor to nasion-B point line. 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 Lower incisor to nasion-B point line. 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

  • Lower incisor to nasion-B point line [Angle] Skull X-ray measured
  • Lower incisor to nasion-B point line
  • 1L-NB; Cranial; Cranium; Dental; Dentistry; Head; Low; NB; Plain Films; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Supramentale; 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

Lower incisor to nasion-B point line [Angle] Skull X-ray measured1L-NB Angle Skull XRLower incisor to nasion-B point lineDENTALAnglePtSkull

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code60608-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameLower incisor to nasion-B point line [Angle] Skull X-ray measured
DescriptionLower incisor to nasion-B point line
Short name1L-NB Angle Skull XR
ComponentLower incisor to nasion-B point line
PropertyAngle
TimingPt
System (specimen)Skull
ScaleQn
MethodXR.measured
ClassDENTAL
Example unitsdeg
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.34
Last changed2.40

Part names

Lower incisor to nasion-B point lineAnglePtSkullQnXR.measuredPoint in time (spot)X-ray measured

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