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LOINC Code 100275-7: Describing score [FFMQ]

100275-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Describing score [FFMQ] 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 Describing 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 Describing 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: FFMQ

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Describing score [FFMQ]
  • Describing score
  • The FFMQ Describing score is the sum of FFMQ items 2, 7, 12, 16, 22, 27, 32, and 37.
  • Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Scale; Scre; Survey; SURVEY.MTLHLTH

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

Describing score [FFMQ]Describing scoreSURVEY.MTLHLTHScorePt^PatientQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code100275-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameDescribing score [FFMQ]
DescriptionDescribing score
ComponentDescribing score
PropertyScore
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
MethodFFMQ
ClassSURVEY.MTLHLTH
Example unitsscore
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Part names

Describing scoreScorePt^PatientQnFFMQPoint in time (spot)

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