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LOINC Code 98974-9: Total score NRS_2002

98974-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Total score NRS_2002 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 ^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 Total score. 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: Observation
  • Method: NRS_2002

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Total score NRS_2002
  • Total score
  • CLIN; CLIN.RISK; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Scale; Scre; 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 NRS_2002Total scoreCLIN.RISKScorePt^PatientQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code98974-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameTotal score NRS_2002
DescriptionTotal score
Short nameTotal score NRS_2002
ComponentTotal score
PropertyScore
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
MethodNRS_2002
ClassCLIN.RISK
Example unitsscore
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.72
Last changed2.72

Part names

Total scoreScorePt^PatientQnNRS_2002Point in time (spot)

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