AutoICD API

79095-6

Clinical

CT Teeth

Definition

The CT teeth scan (also called a dental scan or dentascan) is a computerized reformatting program to obtain true cross-sections of the mandible (jaw) and maxilla (upper mouth) for patients being considered for dental implant surgery. The CT teeth scan offers detailed information on orthodontic anatomy that aids the dental surgeon in determining the position and length of the implants.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Multisection

Property

Find

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Head>Teeth

Scale Type

Doc

Method Type

CT

Details

Class

RAD

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

CT Teeth

Related Names

BrainCAT scanComputed tomographyComputerized tomographyCorePlaybookCranialCraniumCT scanDental scanDentascanDocumentFindingFindingsImagingIntracranialPlaybookPoint in timeRadRadiologyRandomSkull

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 79095-6?

LOINC code 79095-6 identifies "CT Teeth". The CT teeth scan (also called a dental scan or dentascan) is a computerized reformatting program to obtain true cross-sections of the mandible (jaw) and maxilla (upper mouth) for patients being considered for dental implant surgery. The CT teeth scan offers detailed information on orthodontic anatomy that aids the dental surgeon in determining the position and length of the implants.

What does 79095-6 measure?

This code measures Multisection in Head>Teeth. 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.