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LOINC Code 98821-2: Eye Prism for near point accommodation by Phoropter

98821-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Eye Prism for near point accommodation 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 Prism for near point accommodation. 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 Prism for near point accommodation. 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 Prism for near point accommodation by Phoropter
  • Prism for near point accommodation
  • by Phoropter; EYE.REFRACTION; Eyeball; Inverse Length; Occular; Oculis; Ophthalmologic; Optic globe; Point in time; Prism for near pt accom; 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 Prism for near point accommodation by PhoropterEye Prism for near pt accom by PhoropterPrism for near point accommodationEYE.REFRACTIONInvLenPtEye

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code98821-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameEye Prism for near point accommodation by Phoropter
DescriptionPrism for near point accommodation
Short nameEye Prism for near pt accom by Phoropter
ComponentPrism for near point accommodation
PropertyInvLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)Eye
ScaleQn
MethodPhoropter
ClassEYE.REFRACTION
Example unitsprism diopter
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Part names

Prism for near point accommodationInvLenPtEyeQnPhoropterInverse LengthPoint in time (spot)

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