Definition
Whether or not an examination of the fundus of the eye by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, as a part of the ophthalmological assessment, has been undertaken in the last 12 months, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson—ophthalmoscopy performed indicator
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyOphthalmoscopy performed indicator
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Value DomainYes/no/not stated/inadequately described code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Yes/no/not stated/inadequately described code N ".Data Type | Number |
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Format | N |
Maximum character length | 1 |
Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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Permissible Values | 1 | Yes | ||
2 | No | |||
Supplementary Values | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
CODE 1 Yes: Record if a fundus examination of eye has occurred.
CODE 2 No: Record if a fundus examination of eye has not occurred.
Origin:
National Diabetes Outcomes Quality Review Initiative (NDOQRIN) data dictionary.