What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 90868-1: Orthognathic surgery consideration summary Narrative

Name: LOINC Code 90868-1: Orthognathic surgery consideration summary Narrative
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:20.875Z

90868-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Orthognathic surgery consideration summary 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 Orthognathic surgery consideration summary. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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 Orthognathic surgery consideration summary. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Orthognathic surgery consideration summary Narrative
Orthognathic surgery consideration summary
A narrative explanation on whether orthognathic surgery is an option that the patient is considering in consultation with their provider. The summary may include the patient's condition and ability to endure the surgery and expected recovery period.
Dental; Dentistry; Finding; Findings; Narrative; Orthognathic surg consideration summary; Point in time; Random; Report; Surg

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

Orthognathic surgery consideration summary NarrativeOrthognathic surg consideration summaryOrthognathic surgery consideration summaryDENTALFindPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code90868-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameOrthognathic surgery consideration summary Narrative

DescriptionOrthognathic surgery consideration summary

Short nameOrthognathic surg consideration summary

ComponentOrthognathic surgery consideration summary

PropertyFind

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleNar

ClassDENTAL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.65

Last changed2.65

Part names

Orthognathic surgery consideration summaryFindPt^PatientNarFindingPoint in time (spot)

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