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LOINC Code 96000-5: Total score [Skindex-29]

96000-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Total score [Skindex-29] 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 ^Event.

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 ^Event.

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: Skindex-29

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Total score [Skindex-29]
  • Total score
  • Skindex Total Scores represent an average of the responses to all questions asked across the three domains, Symptom, Emotion and Function. The scores are summed, multiplied by 25, then divided by the number of questions asked to present scores in a linear (0-100) scale. As with individual domain scores, higher total scores are associated with lower quality of life.
  • 4 weeks; Derm; Dermatology; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Scale; Scre; Skin; 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 [Skindex-29]Total scoreSURVEY.GNHLTHScore4W^EventQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96000-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameTotal score [Skindex-29]
DescriptionTotal score
ComponentTotal score
PropertyScore
Timing4W
System (specimen)^Event
ScaleQn
MethodSkindex-29
ClassSURVEY.GNHLTH
Example unitsscore
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.69
Last changed2.69

Part names

Total scoreScore4W^EventQnSkindex-294 weeks

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