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LOINC Code 98773-5: Far infravergence break by Phoropter

98773-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Far infravergence break 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 Far infravergence break. 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 Far infravergence break. 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

  • Far infravergence break by Phoropter
  • Far infravergence break
  • 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

Far infravergence break by PhoropterFar infravergence breakEYE.REFRACTIONInvLenPtEyeQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code98773-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameFar infravergence break by Phoropter
DescriptionFar infravergence break
Short nameFar infravergence break by Phoropter
ComponentFar infravergence break
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

Far infravergence breakInvLenPtEyeQnPhoropterInverse LengthPoint in time (spot)

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