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LOINC Code 28772-2: Corrective lens Type description by Lensmeter

28772-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Corrective lens Type description by Lensmeter 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 Type description. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Corrective lens.

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 Type description. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Corrective lens.

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: Lensmeter

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Corrective lens Type description by Lensmeter
  • Type description
  • by LM; Corr lens; EYE; EYE.GLASSES; Focimeter; Lensometer; LM; Narrative; Ophthalmology; Ophtho; Ophthy; Point in time; Random; Report; Typ

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

Corrective lens Type description by LensmeterCorr lens Type description by LMType descriptionEYE.GLASSESTypePtCorrective lens

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code28772-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameCorrective lens Type description by Lensmeter
DescriptionType description
Short nameCorr lens Type description by LM
ComponentType description
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Corrective lens
ScaleNar
MethodLensmeter
ClassEYE.GLASSES
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.00
Last changed2.69

Part names

Type descriptionTypePtCorrective lensNarLensmeterPoint in time (spot)

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