90862-4
ClinicalMalocclusion index Teeth and gum Calculated
Definition
A malocclusion index is used to assess the severity of a patient's malocclusion and determine the need for treatment. Methods for calculating this index include the Handicapping Malocclusion Assessment Record (HMAR) (Salzmann), Occlusal Index (OI), Index of Orthodontics Treatment Need (IOTN), Peer Assessment Rating (PAR), and Treatment Priority Index (TPI).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Malocclusion index
Property
Score
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Teeth and gum
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Calculated
Details
Class
DENTAL
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Malocclusion index Scre Teeth+gum Calc
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 90862-4?
LOINC code 90862-4 identifies "Malocclusion index Teeth and gum Calculated". A malocclusion index is used to assess the severity of a patient's malocclusion and determine the need for treatment. Methods for calculating this index include the Handicapping Malocclusion Assessment Record (HMAR) (Salzmann), Occlusal Index (OI), Index of Orthodontics Treatment Need (IOTN), Peer Assessment Rating (PAR), and Treatment Priority Index (TPI).
What does 90862-4 measure?
This code measures Malocclusion index in Teeth and gum. 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.