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LOINC Code 88472-6: Physical limitation score [SAQ]

88472-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Physical limitation score [SAQ] 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 Physical limitation 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 Physical limitation 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: SAQ

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Physical limitation score [SAQ]
Physical limitation score
SAQ domain scores are calculated using the method described in Spertus, J (1995) [PMID7829785]. The same approach is used for calculating domain scores for the full SAQ and the SAQ-7.
Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Scale; Scre; Seattle Angina Questionnaire; Survey; SURVEY.GNHLTH

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

Physical limitation score [SAQ]Physical limitation scoreSURVEY.GNHLTHScorePt^PatientQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code88472-6
SystemLOINC
Display namePhysical limitation score [SAQ]
DescriptionPhysical limitation score
ComponentPhysical limitation score
PropertyScore
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
MethodSAQ
ClassSURVEY.GNHLTH
Example unitsscore
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.64
Last changed2.64

Part names

Physical limitation scoreScorePt^PatientQnSAQPoint in time (spot)Seattle Angina Questionnaire

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