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LOINC Code 100208-8: Post-op objective knee indicators score [Knee Society Score]

100208-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Post-op objective knee indicators score [Knee Society Score] in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Post-op objective knee indicators score. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Post-op objective knee indicators score. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Observation
  • Method: Knee Society Score

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Post-op objective knee indicators score [Knee Society Score]
Post-op objective knee indicators score
The objective knee score is calculated using alignment, instability, and joint motion. Alignment is calculated on a weight-bearing AP radiograph with a 25-point maximum. Instability is calculated in full extension and 90 degrees with a 25-point maximum. Joint Motion is calculated with 1 point for each 5 degrees of joint motion and there are deductions for flexion contracture and extension lag. [https//www.kneesociety.org/the-knee-society-score]
After; KSS; Lower extremity joint; Ortho; Point in time; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Scale; Scre; Survey; Systemic Coronary Risk Evaluation

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Post-op objective knee indicators score [Knee Society Score]Post-op objective knee indicators scoreSURVEY.ORTHOPEDICSScorePt^PatientQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code100208-8
SystemLOINC
Display namePost-op objective knee indicators score [Knee Society Score]
DescriptionPost-op objective knee indicators score
ComponentPost-op objective knee indicators score
PropertyScore
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
MethodKnee Society Score
ClassSURVEY.ORTHOPEDICS
Example unitsscore
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.73
Last changed2.73

Part names

Post-op objective knee indicators scoreScorePt^PatientQnKnee Society ScorePoint in time (spot)

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