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LOINC Code 112481-7: Total score [DePaul Questionnaire - Post-Exertional Malaise]

112481-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Total score [DePaul Questionnaire - Post-Exertional Malaise] 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 Total 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 Total 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: DSQ-PEM

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Total score [DePaul Questionnaire - Post-Exertional Malaise]
Total score
DSQ-PEM Scoring Scoring Step 1 Items 1-5A frequency and severity score of 2, 2 on any items 1-5 is indicative of PEM. Scoring Step 2 Items 7, 8: Either item 7 or 8 must have an answer of yes to indicate an ME and/or CFS dx. Item 9: A response of >14 h is needed to indicate an ME and/or CFS dx. Items 6, 10: Neither item indicates an ME and/or CFS diagnosis, but provides a description of patient PEM for clinical evaluations.
NEURO; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Scale; Scre; Survey; SURVEY.NEURO; Tot; Totl

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

Total score [DePaul Questionnaire - Post-Exertional Malaise]Total scoreSURVEY.NEUROScore6Mo^PatientQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code112481-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameTotal score [DePaul Questionnaire - Post-Exertional Malaise]
DescriptionTotal score
ComponentTotal score
PropertyScore
Timing6Mo
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
MethodDSQ-PEM
ClassSURVEY.NEURO
Example unitsscore
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Part names

Total scoreScore6Mo^PatientQnDSQ-PEM6 monthsDePaul Questionnaire - Post-Exertional Malaise

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