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LOINC Code 28948-8: Left contact lens prescription Type

28948-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Left contact lens prescription Type 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. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Contact lens.prescription.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 Type. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Contact lens.prescription.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 prescription Type
  • Type
  • Cont lens; EYE; EYE.CONTACT_LENS; L; L cont lens Rx; LT; Nominal; Ophthalmology; Ophtho; Ophthy; Point in time; Random; Rx; 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

Left contact lens prescription TypeL cont lens Rx TypeTypeEYE.CONTACT_LENSPtContact lens.prescription.leftNom

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code28948-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameLeft contact lens prescription Type
DescriptionType
Short nameL cont lens Rx Type
ComponentType
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Contact lens.prescription.left
ScaleNom
ClassEYE.CONTACT_LENS
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.00
Last changed2.68

Part names

TypePtContact lens.prescription.leftNomPoint in time (spot)Left contact lens prescription

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