AutoICD API

79891-8

Clinical

Type of Nystagmus

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

Nystagmus

Property

Type

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Eye

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

EYE.PX.NEI

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Type of Nystagmus

Related Names

EyeEYE.PXEYE.PX.NEIEyeballNominalOccularOculisOphthalmologicOphthalmologyOphthoOphthyOptic globePoint in timeRandomTypVisionVisual

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 79891-8?

LOINC code 79891-8 identifies "Type of Nystagmus". 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 79891-8 measure?

This code measures Nystagmus 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.