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LOINC Code 100209-6: Post-op symptoms score [Knee Society Score]

100209-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Post-op symptoms 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 symptoms 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 symptoms 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 symptoms score [Knee Society Score]
Post-op symptoms score
The symptoms score has a 25-point maximum and is the sum of the scores for pain with level walking (10 point maxium), pain with stairs or inclines (10 point maximum), and knee feel "normal" to you? (5 point maximum). [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; Sx; 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 symptoms score [Knee Society Score]Post-op symptoms scoreSURVEY.ORTHOPEDICSScorePt^PatientQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code100209-6
SystemLOINC
Display namePost-op symptoms score [Knee Society Score]
DescriptionPost-op symptoms score
ComponentPost-op symptoms 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 symptoms scoreScorePt^PatientQnKnee Society ScorePoint in time (spot)

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