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4 bindingsSurface Codes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/surface
This value set includes a smattering of FDI tooth surface codes.
Official specComposition
| Code | Display | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| V | Ventral | The surface of a tooth facing the lips. |
| L | Lingual | The surface of a tooth facing the tongue. |
| MO | Mesioclusal | The Mesioclusal surfaces of a tooth. |
| DO | Distoclusal | The Distoclusal surfaces of a tooth. |
| DI | Distoincisal | The Distoincisal surfaces of a tooth. |
| MOD | Mesioclusodistal | The Mesioclusodistal surfaces of a tooth. |
Bound by
| Resource | Path | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Claim | Claim.item.subSite | example |
| ClaimResponse | ClaimResponse.addItem.subSite | example |
| ExplanationOfBenefit | ExplanationOfBenefit.item.subSite | example |
| ExplanationOfBenefit | ExplanationOfBenefit.addItem.subSite | example |