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LOINC Code 97874-2: Stay Independent panel [Stay Independent]

97874-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Stay Independent panel [Stay Independent] 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 Stay Independent 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 Stay Independent 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: Stay Independent

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Stay Independent panel [Stay Independent]
Stay Independent panel
The Stay Independent is a self-assessment used to evaluate fall risks. The Stay Independent assessment aims to increase knowledge about fall risk and measure risk levels including history of previous falls, steadiness, fear of falling, muscle weakness, incontinence, loss of sensation, medications, and feeling depressed. In addition, the Stay Independent recommends follow up assessments for at risk individuals. [PMID22152267] The score is calculated by adding together the number of points for each question answered "yes" giving a scale of 0 to 14. If the score totals 4 or more, the individual may be at a risk for falling [CDC: steadi].
Pan; 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

Stay Independent panel [Stay Independent]Stay Independent panelPANEL.SURVEY.GNHLTH-Pt^PatientStay Independent

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code97874-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameStay Independent panel [Stay Independent]
DescriptionStay Independent panel
ComponentStay Independent panel
Property-
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
Scale-
MethodStay Independent
ClassPANEL.SURVEY.GNHLTH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.70
Last changed2.71

Part names

Stay Independent panel-Pt^PatientStay IndependentPoint in time (spot)

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