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LOINC Code 85910-8: Physical findings of Teeth and gum Narrative

85910-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Physical findings of Teeth and gum Narrative 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 Physical findings. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Teeth and gum.

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 Physical findings. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Teeth and gum.

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
  • Order vs observation: Both
  • Method: Observed

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Physical findings of Teeth and gum Narrative
  • Physical findings
  • Exam; Examination; Finding; Findings; H+P; H+P.HX; Narrative; P prime; Phys find; Point in time; Random; Report; Teeth+gum

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

Physical findings of Teeth and gum NarrativePhys find Teeth+gumPhysical findingsH&P.HXFindPtTeeth and gum

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85910-8
SystemLOINC
Display namePhysical findings of Teeth and gum Narrative
DescriptionPhysical findings
Short namePhys find Teeth+gum
ComponentPhysical findings
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)Teeth and gum
ScaleNar
MethodObserved
ClassH&P.HX
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.61
Last changed2.61

Part names

Physical findingsFindPtTeeth and gumNarObservedFindingPoint in time (spot)

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