What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 28817-5: Left corrective lens Comment [Interpretation] by Lensmeter

Name: LOINC Code 28817-5: Left corrective lens Comment [Interpretation] by Lensmeter
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:15.023Z

28817-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Left corrective lens Comment [Interpretation] 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 Comment. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Corrective lens.left.

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 Comment. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Corrective lens.left.

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
Order vs observation: Observation
Method: Lensmeter

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Left corrective lens Comment [Interpretation] by Lensmeter
Comment
by LM; cmmt; cmnt; Com; Comm; Comments; Commt; Corr lens; EYE; EYE.GLASSES; Focimeter; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; L; L corr lens; Lensometer; LM; LT; Nominal; Ophthalmology; Ophtho; Ophthy; Point in time; Random; Remarks

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

Left corrective lens Comment [Interpretation] by LensmeterL corr lens Comment [Imp] by LMCommentEYE.GLASSESImpPtCorrective lens.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code28817-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameLeft corrective lens Comment [Interpretation] by Lensmeter

DescriptionComment

Short nameL corr lens Comment [Imp] by LM

ComponentComment

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)Corrective lens.left

ScaleNom

MethodLensmeter

ClassEYE.GLASSES

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.00

Last changed2.69

Part names

CommentImpPtCorrective lens.leftNomLensmeterImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Left corrective lens

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