What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 95344-8: Left corrective lens Vertical prism - up by Lensmeter

Name: LOINC Code 95344-8: Left corrective lens Vertical prism - up by Lensmeter
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:25.848Z

95344-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Left corrective lens Vertical prism - up by Lensmeter 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 Vertical prism.up. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Corrective 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 Vertical prism.up. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Corrective 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
Order vs observation: Observation
Method: Lensmeter

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Left corrective lens Vertical prism - up by Lensmeter
Vertical prism.up
by LM; Corr lens; EYE; EYE.LENSOMETRY; Focimeter; Inverse Length; L; L corr lens; Lensometer; LM; LT; Ophthalmology; Ophtho; Ophthy; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; V prism-up

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 corrective lens Vertical prism - up by LensmeterL corr lens V prism-up by LMVertical prism.upEYE.LENSOMETRYInvLenPtCorrective lens.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code95344-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameLeft corrective lens Vertical prism - up by Lensmeter

DescriptionVertical prism.up

Short nameL corr lens V prism-up by LM

ComponentVertical prism.up

PropertyInvLen

TimingPt

System (specimen)Corrective lens.left

ScaleQn

MethodLensmeter

ClassEYE.LENSOMETRY

Example unitsprism diopter

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.68

Last changed2.68

Part names

Vertical prism.upInvLenPtCorrective lens.leftQnLensmeterVertical prism - upInverse LengthPoint in time (spot)Left corrective lens

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