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LOINC Code 72233-0: Total score [Mini-Cog]

72233-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Total score [Mini-Cog] 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: Mini-Cog

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Total score [Mini-Cog]
Total score
Anything other than perfect recall after one minute, or after the clock drawing test, means that further testing, such as the MMSE, should be done. Medical testing should be performed and current medications should be reviewed. There are numerous medications that can cause adverse neurological side effects.For clock-drawing scoringA score of less than 4 indicates the need for further evaluation, such as performing the Mini-Mental Status Exam. 1. Draws closed circle: Score 1 point. 2. Places numbers in correct positions: Score1point . 3. Includes all 12 correct numbers: Score1point. 4. Places hands in correct positions: Score 1 point
Mini-Cog Dementia Screen; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Scale; Scre; Survey; SURVEY.MTLHLTH; 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 [Mini-Cog]Total scoreSURVEY.MTLHLTHScorePt^PatientQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code72233-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameTotal score [Mini-Cog]
DescriptionTotal score
ComponentTotal score
PropertyScore
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
MethodMini-Cog
ClassSURVEY.MTLHLTH
Example unitsscore
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.42
Last changed2.67

Part names

Total scoreScorePt^PatientQnMini-CogPoint in time (spot)Mini-Cog Dementia Screen

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