What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 100292-2: Pre-op patient satisfaction score [Knee Society Score]

Name: LOINC Code 100292-2: Pre-op patient satisfaction score [Knee Society Score]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:16.532Z

100292-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Pre-op patient satisfaction 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 Pre-op patient satisfaction 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 Pre-op patient satisfaction 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

Pre-op patient satisfaction score [Knee Society Score]

Pre-op patient satisfaction score

The patient satisfaction score has a 40-point maximum and is the sum of the scores for satisfaction with pain level while sitting (8 point maximum), satisfaction with pain level while lying in bed (8 point maximum), satisfaction with pain level while getting out of bed (8 point maximum), satisfaction with knee function performing light household duties (8 point maximum), and satisfaction with knee function performing recreational activities (8 point maximum). [https//www.kneesociety.org/the-knee-society-score]

Before; KSS; Lower extremity joint; Ortho; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; 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

Pre-op patient satisfaction score [Knee Society Score]Pre-op patient satisfaction scoreSURVEY.ORTHOPEDICSScore-^PatientQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code100292-2

SystemLOINC

Display namePre-op patient satisfaction score [Knee Society Score]

DescriptionPre-op patient satisfaction score

ComponentPre-op patient satisfaction score

PropertyScore

Timing-

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

Pre-op patient satisfaction scoreScore-^PatientQnKnee Society Score

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