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LOINC Code 67256-8: Right or left ear Ear [PhenX]

67256-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Right or left ear Ear [PhenX] 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 Right or left ear. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ear.

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 Right or left ear. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ear.

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: TRIAL
  • Method: PhenX

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Right or left ear Ear [PhenX]
  • Right or left ear
  • Finding; Findings; Hearing; L; LT; Nominal; Otologic; Point in time; R; Random; RT

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

Right or left ear Ear [PhenX]Right or left ear Ear PhenXRight or left earPHENXFindPtEar

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code67256-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameRight or left ear Ear [PhenX]
DescriptionRight or left ear
Short nameRight or left ear Ear PhenX
ComponentRight or left ear
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ear
ScaleNom
MethodPhenX
ClassPHENX
StatusTRIAL

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.38
Last changed2.65

Part names

Right or left earFindPtEarNomPhenXFindingPoint in time (spot)

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