24828-6
ClinicalXR tomography Mandible Panoramic
Definition
A dental panoramic radiograph is a wide-angle, two-dimensional view of the mandible that spans from ear to ear and includes the lower and upper jaw. It is a form of tomography in which images of multiple planes are taken to make up the composite panoramic image. Trade names include Panorex and Orthopantomograph.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
View panoramic
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Head>Mandible
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
XR.tomography
Details
Class
RAD
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
XR tomo Mandible Panoramic
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 24828-6?
LOINC code 24828-6 identifies "XR tomography Mandible Panoramic". A dental panoramic radiograph is a wide-angle, two-dimensional view of the mandible that spans from ear to ear and includes the lower and upper jaw. It is a form of tomography in which images of multiple planes are taken to make up the composite panoramic image. Trade names include Panorex and Orthopantomograph.
What does 24828-6 measure?
This code measures View panoramic in Head>Mandible. It belongs to the RAD class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.