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LOINC Code 98369-2: Type of Vision distance being tested by by Phoropter

98369-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Type of Vision distance being tested by by Phoropter 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 Vision distance being tested. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Eye.

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 Vision distance being tested. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Eye.

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: Phoropter

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Type of Vision distance being tested by by Phoropter
  • Vision distance being tested
  • by Phoropter; Eye; EYE.REFRACTION; Eyeball; Nominal; Occular; Oculis; Ophthalmologic; Ophthalmology; Ophtho; Ophthy; Optic globe; Point in time; Random; Typ; Vision; Vision dist tested; Visual

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

Type of Vision distance being tested by by PhoropterVision dist tested by by PhoropterVision distance being testedEYE.REFRACTIONTypePtEye

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code98369-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameType of Vision distance being tested by by Phoropter
DescriptionVision distance being tested
Short nameVision dist tested by by Phoropter
ComponentVision distance being tested
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Eye
ScaleNom
MethodPhoropter
ClassEYE.REFRACTION
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.71
Last changed2.71

Part names

Vision distance being testedTypePtEyeNomPhoropterPoint in time (spot)

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