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LOINC Code 75626-2: Total score [AUDIT-C]

75626-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Total score [AUDIT-C] 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: AUDIT-C

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Total score [AUDIT-C]
Total score
The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test C (AUDIT-C) is scored on a scale of 0-12 where the higher the score, the more likely the patient's drinking is hazardous. A score of 4 or more for men and 3 or more for women is considered positive for hazardous drinking or active alcohol use disorders. If the points are all from Question 1 alone where 2 and 3 are 0, it is likely the patient is drinking below recommended limits. The care provider may review the patients alcohol intake over that past few months to confirm accuracy. [PMID12695273]
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test; Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Scale; Scre; Survey; SURVEY.GNHLTH; 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 [AUDIT-C]Total scoreSURVEY.GNHLTHScorePt^PatientQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code75626-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameTotal score [AUDIT-C]
DescriptionTotal score
ComponentTotal score
PropertyScore
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
MethodAUDIT-C
ClassSURVEY.GNHLTH
Example unitsscore
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.50
Last changed2.58

Part names

Total scoreScorePt^PatientQnAUDIT-CPoint in time (spot)Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption

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