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LOINC Code 28768-0: Heterometer test for Heterophoria

28768-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Heterometer test for Heterophoria in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Heterophoria. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Eyes.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Heterophoria. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Eyes.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Method: Heterometer test

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Heterometer test for Heterophoria
  • Heterophoria
  • Eye; EYE.HETEROPHORIA; Identity or presence; Nominal; Ophthalmologic; Ophthalmology; Ophtho; Ophthy; Point in time; Random; Vision; Visual

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Heterometer test for HeterophoriaHeterometer testHeterophoriaEYE.HETEROPHORIAPridPtEyes

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code28768-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameHeterometer test for Heterophoria
DescriptionHeterophoria
Short nameHeterometer test
ComponentHeterophoria
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Eyes
ScaleNom
MethodHeterometer test
ClassEYE.HETEROPHORIA
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.00
Last changed2.61

Part names

HeterophoriaPridPtEyesNomHeterometer testPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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