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LOINC Code 97887-4: Core Outcome Measures Index for the Back [COMI]

97887-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Core Outcome Measures Index for the Back [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 Back. 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 Back. 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 Back [COMI]
Core Outcome Measures Index for the Back
The Core Outcome Measures Index for the back (COMI-back) is a short-self-administered outcome instrument. The COMI-back evaluates pain, function, symptom-specific well-being, quality of life, and disability. [PMID26519374] The COMI-back also assesses treatment outcomes including complications and satisfaction.
COMI Back; 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 Back [COMI]Core Outcome Measures Index for the BackPANEL.SURVEY.GNHLTH-Pt^PatientCOMI

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code97887-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameCore Outcome Measures Index for the Back [COMI]
DescriptionCore Outcome Measures Index for the Back
ComponentCore Outcome Measures Index for the Back
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 Back-Pt^PatientCOMIPoint in time (spot)

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