AutoICD API

74049-8

Clinical

Periodontal condition involves frenum

Definition

True or false indicator to denote the involvement of the frenum (true if frenum is involved and false when it is not). Frenum are bands of muscle or fascia attaching the lips, cheeks, or tongue to alveolar ridges.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Periodontal condition involves frenum

Property

Find

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Oral cavity

Scale Type

Ord

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

DENTAL

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Involves frenum Oral cavity

Related Names

DentalDentistryFindingFindingsMouthMouth+throat+teethOrdinalPoint in timeQLQualQualitativeRandomScreen

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 74049-8?

LOINC code 74049-8 identifies "Periodontal condition involves frenum". True or false indicator to denote the involvement of the frenum (true if frenum is involved and false when it is not). Frenum are bands of muscle or fascia attaching the lips, cheeks, or tongue to alveolar ridges.

What does 74049-8 measure?

This code measures Periodontal condition involves frenum in Oral cavity. It belongs to the DENTAL 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.