LOINC Code 99631-4: Cone beam CT Temporomandibular joint - bilateral

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 Multisection. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Head>Temporomandibular joint.bilateral.

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: CT.cone beam

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Cone beam CT Temporomandibular joint - bilateral
• Multisection
• Bil; Bilat; Both; Brain; CAT scan; CBCT; Computed tomography; Computerized tomography; Cone beam CT; Cranial; Cranium; CT scan; Document; Finding; Findings; Imaging; Intracranial; Jnt; Point in time; Radiology; Random; Skull; TMJ; TMJ-Bl; TMJS

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.

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