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LOINC Code 71975-7: VR-36 Social functioning (SF) score - oblique method

71975-7 is a LOINC code used to identify VR-36 Social functioning (SF) score - oblique method 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 VR-36 Social functioning score - oblique method. 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 VR-36 Social functioning score - oblique method. 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: VR

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

VR-36 Social functioning (SF) score - oblique method
VR-36 Social functioning score - oblique method
SF = Social Functioning. This score is obtained from answers to some questions. Valid range2 to 10.
Meth; Method of; Obl; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Scale; Scre; SF-12; SF-36; Survey; SURVEY.GNHLTH; Veterans RAND

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

VR-36 Social functioning (SF) score - oblique methodVR-36 Social functioning score - oblique methodSURVEY.GNHLTHScorePt^PatientQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code71975-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameVR-36 Social functioning (SF) score - oblique method
DescriptionVR-36 Social functioning score - oblique method
ComponentVR-36 Social functioning score - oblique method
PropertyScore
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
MethodVR
ClassSURVEY.GNHLTH
Example unitsscore
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.40
Last changed2.67

Part names

VR-36 Social functioning score - oblique methodScorePt^PatientQnVRVR-36 Social functioning (SF) score - oblique methodPoint in time (spot)Veterans RAND

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