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LOINC Code 96220-9: Left retina Functional findings [Interpretation] by ERG

96220-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Left retina Functional findings [Interpretation] by ERG 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 Functional findings. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Retina.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 Functional findings. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Retina.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: Electroretinogram

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Left retina Functional findings [Interpretation] by ERG
  • Functional findings
  • ERG; EYE; EYE.ERG; Func find; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; L; L ret; LT; Narrative; Ophthalmology; Ophtho; Ophthy; Point in time; Random; Report

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 retina Functional findings [Interpretation] by ERGL ret Func find [Imp] ERGFunctional findingsEYE.ERGImpPtRetina.left

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96220-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameLeft retina Functional findings [Interpretation] by ERG
DescriptionFunctional findings
Short nameL ret Func find [Imp] ERG
ComponentFunctional findings
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Retina.left
ScaleNar
MethodElectroretinogram
ClassEYE.ERG
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.69
Last changed2.69

Part names

Functional findingsImpPtRetina.leftNarElectroretinogramImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Left retinaERG

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