AutoICD API

79841-3

Clinical

Type of Objective refraction method

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

Objective refraction method

Property

Type

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Eyes

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

EYE.REFRACTION.NEI

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Type of Obj refract method

Related Names

EyeEYE.REFRACTIONEYE.REFRACTION.NEIMethMethod ofNominalObj refract methodOphthalmologicOphthalmologyOphthoOphthyPoint in timeRandomRefract methodTypVisionVisual

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 79841-3?

LOINC code 79841-3 identifies "Type of Objective refraction method". 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 79841-3 measure?

This code measures Objective refraction method in Eyes. It belongs to the EYE.REFRACTION.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.