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LOINC Code 28917-3: Left contact lens Over refraction sphere

28917-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Left contact lens Over refraction sphere 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 Over refraction sphere. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Contact 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 Over refraction sphere. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Contact 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Left contact lens Over refraction sphere
  • Over refraction sphere
  • Cont lens; EYE; EYE.CONTACT_LENS; Inverse Length; L; L cont lens; LT; Ophthalmology; Ophtho; Ophthy; OR sphere; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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 contact lens Over refraction sphereL cont lens OR sphereOver refraction sphereEYE.CONTACT_LENSInvLenPtContact lens.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code28917-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameLeft contact lens Over refraction sphere
DescriptionOver refraction sphere
Short nameL cont lens OR sphere
ComponentOver refraction sphere
PropertyInvLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)Contact lens.left
ScaleQn
ClassEYE.CONTACT_LENS
Example unitsDiopter
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.00
Last changed2.70

Part names

Over refraction sphereInvLenPtContact lens.leftQnInverse LengthPoint in time (spot)Left contact lens

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