AutoICD API

90862-4

Clinical

Malocclusion 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

CalcCalculationDentalDentistryPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomScaleScreTeeth+gum

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.