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LOINC Code 98741-2: Eye Lens used for testing by Phoropter

98741-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Eye Lens used for testing 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 Lens used for testing. 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 Lens used for testing. 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

  • Eye Lens used for testing by Phoropter
  • Lens used for testing
  • by Phoropter; EYE.REFRACTION; Eyeball; Inverse Length; Occular; Oculis; Ophthalmologic; Optic globe; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Vision; 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

Eye Lens used for testing by PhoropterLens used for testingEYE.REFRACTIONInvLenPtEyeQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code98741-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameEye Lens used for testing by Phoropter
DescriptionLens used for testing
Short nameEye Lens used for testing by Phoropter
ComponentLens used for testing
PropertyInvLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)Eye
ScaleQn
MethodPhoropter
ClassEYE.REFRACTION
Example unitsdiopter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.72
Last changed2.72

Part names

Lens used for testingInvLenPtEyeQnPhoropterInverse LengthPoint in time (spot)

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