AutoICD API

79871-0

Clinical

Pupil shape left eye by 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

Pupil shape

Property

Shape

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Pupil.left

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

Slit lamp biomicroscopy

Details

Class

EYE.SLITLAMP.NEI

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Pupil shape eye-L Slit lamp

Related Names

EYEEYE.SLITLAMPEYE.SLITLAMP.NEILL pupilLTNominalOphthalmologyOphthoOphthyPoint in timeRandom

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 79871-0?

LOINC code 79871-0 identifies "Pupil shape left eye by 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 79871-0 measure?

This code measures Pupil shape in Pupil.left. 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.