LOINC Code 46675-5: Visual limitations [RFC]
46675-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Visual limitations [RFC] 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 Visual limitations. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.
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 Visual limitations. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.
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: RFC assessment
What it does not mean
- The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.
Key facts
- Visual limitations [RFC]
- Visual limitations
- Describe how the faculties checked "limited" are impaired. Also explain how and why the evidence supports your conclusions in item 1 through 6. Cite the specific facts upon which your conclusions are based.
- Finding; Findings; Narrative; Point in time; Random; Report; Residual Functional Capacity; RFCA; Survey; Survey.RFC
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.
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