LOINC Code 95323-2: Lensmeter Prism measurement increment [Inverse Length]

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 Prism measurement increment. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Lensmeter.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Lensmeter Prism measurement increment [Inverse Length]
• Prism measurement increment
• Prism measurement increment is the specificity to which a lensmeter can measure the prism, e.g., 0.06, 0.12, 0.25.
• EYE; EYE.LENSOMETRY; Focimeter; Inverse Length; Lensometer; LM; Nominal; Ophthalmology; Ophtho; Ophthy; Point in time; Prism step; 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.

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