79823-1
ClinicalType of Glaucoma by Ophthalmoscopy
Definition
This term was developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Health's National Eye Institute (NEI) as part of an effort to standardize the data elements collected by the National Ophthalmic Disease Genotyping and Phenotyping Network (eyeGENE).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Glaucoma
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Eye
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
Ophthalmoscopy
Details
Class
EYE.PX.NEI
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Type of Glaucoma Ophthalmoscopy
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 79823-1?
LOINC code 79823-1 identifies "Type of Glaucoma by Ophthalmoscopy". This term was developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Health's National Eye Institute (NEI) as part of an effort to standardize the data elements collected by the National Ophthalmic Disease Genotyping and Phenotyping Network (eyeGENE).
What does 79823-1 measure?
This code measures Glaucoma in Eye. It belongs to the EYE.PX.NEI class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.