What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 97327-1: Core Outcome Measures Index for the Neck [COMI]

Name: LOINC Code 97327-1: Core Outcome Measures Index for the Neck [COMI]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:29.656Z

97327-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Core Outcome Measures Index for the Neck [COMI] 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 Core Outcome Measures Index for the Neck. 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 Core Outcome Measures Index for the Neck. 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: COMI

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Core Outcome Measures Index for the Neck [COMI]

Core Outcome Measures Index for the Neck

The Core Outcome Measurement Index for the neck (COMI-neck) is a short-self-administered outcome instrument.[PMID21858567] The COMI-neck was adapted from the COMI-back to evaluate neck related pain, function, symptom-specific well-being, quality of life, and disability.[PMID: 24272267] The COMI-neck also assesses treatment outcomes including complications and satisfaction.

MSK; Musculoskeletal; Ortho; Orthopedics; Pan; Panel; PANEL.SURVEY.GNHLTH; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; 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

Core Outcome Measures Index for the Neck [COMI]Core Outcome Measures Index for the NeckPANEL.SURVEY.GNHLTH-Pt^PatientCOMI

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code97327-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameCore Outcome Measures Index for the Neck [COMI]

DescriptionCore Outcome Measures Index for the Neck

ComponentCore Outcome Measures Index for the Neck

Property-

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

Scale-

MethodCOMI

ClassPANEL.SURVEY.GNHLTH

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.70

Last changed2.70

Part names

Core Outcome Measures Index for the Neck-Pt^PatientCOMIPoint in time (spot)

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