DN2

Tooth Status

Pos: 150

Max: 35

Detail - Optional

Loop: 2300

Elements: 2

User Option (Usage): Situational

To specify the status of individual teeth

Element Summary:

	Ref	Id	Element Name	Req	Type	Min/Max	Usage
	DN201	127	Reference Identification Description: Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier Industry: Tooth Number The National Standard Tooth Numbering System should be used to identify tooth numbers for this data element. See Code Source 135: American Dental Association.	M	AN	1/30	Required

	ExternalCodeList
	Name: 135
	Description: American Dental Association Codes

DN202

1368

Tooth Status Code
Description: Code specifying the status of the tooth

1/2

Required

Syntax:

1.	P0405 - If either DN204,DN205 is present, then all are required

Semantics:

1.	DN201 is the tooth number.
2.	DN203 is the measurement expressed in millimeters of the distance between the gingival crest and the base of the tooth pocket.

Notes:

1. This DN2 segment is used to report a tooth status.

Example:

DN2*8*E~

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