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LOINC Code 96569-9: LACE index panel

96569-9 is a LOINC code used to identify LACE index panel 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 LACE index panel. 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 LACE index panel. 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: Order
  • Panel type: Panel
  • Method: LACE index

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

LACE index panel
The LACE index can be used to predict the risk of hospital readmission or death within 30 days of hospital discharge in the general population. It is comprised of four elementsL - length of stay, A - acuity of admission, C - comorbidities, and E - Emergency department use. Scores from the four elements are summed for an overall LACE score which ranges from 0-19. Higher scores are associated with greater risk of hospital readmission and/or death within 30 days of hospital discharge. [PMID: 20194559]
CLIN; CLIN.RISK; LACE Pnl; Pan; PANEL.CLINICAL; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random

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

LACE index panelPANEL.CLIN.RISK-Pt^PatientLACE indexPoint in time (spot)

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96569-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameLACE index panel
Short nameLACE index panel
ComponentLACE index panel
Property-
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
Scale-
MethodLACE index
ClassPANEL.CLIN.RISK
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.70
Last changed2.70

Part names

LACE index panel-Pt^PatientLACE indexPoint in time (spot)

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