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LOINC Code 98849-3: Eye Depth perception by Phoropter

98849-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Eye Depth perception 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 Depth perception. 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 Depth perception. 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: Both
  • Method: Phoropter

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Eye Depth perception by Phoropter
  • Depth perception
  • by Phoropter; Dpth; EYE.REFRACTION; Eyeball; Finding; Findings; Occular; Oculis; Ophthalmologic; Optic globe; Ordinal; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; 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 Depth perception by PhoropterDepth perceptionEYE.REFRACTIONFindPtEyeOrd

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code98849-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameEye Depth perception by Phoropter
DescriptionDepth perception
Short nameEye Depth perception by Phoropter
ComponentDepth perception
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)Eye
ScaleOrd
MethodPhoropter
ClassEYE.REFRACTION
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Part names

Depth perceptionFindPtEyeOrdPhoropterFindingPoint in time (spot)

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