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This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
TOOTH_SRFC_CD
A code to identify the tooth’s surface on which the service was performed.
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| B | Buccal – The surface of the tooth which is closest to the cheek. |
| D | Distal – The surface of the tooth facing away from an invisible line drawn vertically through the center of the face. |
| F | Facial – The surface of a tooth that is directed towards the face. |
| I | Incisal – The cutting edges of the anterior teeth. |
| L | Lingual – The surface of the tooth that is directed towards the tongue. |
| M | Mesial – The surface of a tooth which faces toward an invisible line drawn vertically through the center of the face. |
| O | Occlusa – The surfaces of the posterior (back) teeth which provides the chewing function. |
| Null/missing | source value is missing, unknown, or not on the valid value list or within the range of valid values |
SOURCE: T-MSIS Analytic File (TAF) Claims