AutoICD API

83309-5

Clinical

CT Sinuses and Mandible WO contrast

Definition

A CT without contrast with the mandible and the sinuses as two distinct imaging foci. For a CT scan without contrast of the entire maxillofacial region, which includes the mandible and sinuses but does not focus on them specifically, use [LOINC: 30802-3].

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Multisection^WO contrast

Property

Find

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Head>Sinuses+Mandible

Scale Type

Doc

Method Type

CT

Details

Class

RAD

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

CT Sinuses+Mandible WO contr

Related Names

BraincCAT scanComputed tomographyComputerized tomographyContrContraContrstCranialCraniumCT scanDocumentFindingFindingsImagingIntracranialJawMandParanasal sinusesPoint in timeRadRADIOLOGYRandomSinusSkullwithout contrast

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 83309-5?

LOINC code 83309-5 identifies "CT Sinuses and Mandible WO contrast". A CT without contrast with the mandible and the sinuses as two distinct imaging foci. For a CT scan without contrast of the entire maxillofacial region, which includes the mandible and sinuses but does not focus on them specifically, use [LOINC: 30802-3].

What does 83309-5 measure?

This code measures Multisection^WO contrast in Head>Sinuses+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.