HL7 Terminology (THO)
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CodeSystem: ADA Tooth Surface Codes

Official URL: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/ADAToothSurfaceCodes Version: 1.0.0
Active as of 2024-08-28 Responsible: American Dental Association Realm: United States of America flag Computable Name: ADAToothSurfaceCodes

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Tooth Surface Codes are defined by the HIPAA standard electronic dental claim transaction (837D v5010) and the ADA Dental Claim Form. Surface codes can be used in a variety of combinations to define a multi-surface procedure (ie. MOD for a singular intervention which covers Mesial, Occlusal, and Distal surfaces). Tooth Surface Codes can be accessed through the ADA Guide to Dental Procedures Reported with Area of the Oral Cavity or Tooth Anatomy (or Both).

This Code system is referenced in the content logical definition of the following value sets:

  • This CodeSystem is not used here; it may be used elsewhere (e.g. specifications and/or implementations that use this content)

Generated Narrative: CodeSystem ADAToothSurfaceCodes

This case-sensitive code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/ADAToothSurfaceCodes defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinition
M Mesial The surface of a tooth that is closest to the midline (middle) of the face.
O Occlusal The chewing surface of posterior teeth.
I Incisal The biting edge of anterior teeth.
D Distal The surface of a tooth that faces away from the midline of the face.
B Buccal The surface of a posterior tooth facing the cheeks.
F Facial The surface of a tooth facing the lips.
L Lingual The surface of a tooth facing the tongue.

History

DateActionCustodianAuthorComment
2024-11-15createTSMGJessica BotaAdd American Dental Association Tooth Surface Codes; up-622