AutoICD API

79859-5

Clinical

Study observation Right conjunctiva+sclera Slit lamp biomicroscopy

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

Study observation

Property

Find

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Conjunctiva+Sclera.right

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

Slit lamp biomicroscopy

Details

Class

EYE.SLITLAMP.NEI

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Study obs R conj+sclera Slit lamp

Related Names

Conj+ScleraEYEEYE.SLITLAMPEYE.SLITLAMP.NEIFindingFindingsNominalOphthalmologyOphthoOphthyPoint in timeRR conj+scleraRandomRTStudy report

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 79859-5?

LOINC code 79859-5 identifies "Study observation Right conjunctiva+sclera Slit lamp biomicroscopy". 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 79859-5 measure?

This code measures Study observation in Conjunctiva+Sclera.right. It belongs to the EYE.SLITLAMP.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.