Definition
A code set representing body functions or structures.
Representation
| Data Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Format | N[N] |
| Maximum character length | 2 |
Values
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permissible Values | 1 | Mental functions or structures of the nervous system | ||
| 2 | Sensory functions and pain of the eye, ear and related structures | |||
| 3 | Voice and speech functions or structures involved in voice and speech | |||
| 4 | Functions or structures of the cardiovascular, haematological, immunological and respiratory systems | |||
| 5 | Functions or structures of the digestive, metabolic and endocrine systems | |||
| 6 | Genitourinary or reproductive functions and structures | |||
| 7 | Neuromusculoskeletal or movement-related functions and structures | |||
| 8 | Functions and structures of the skin and related structures | |||
| 9 | Death | |||
| Supplementary Values | 97 | Not applicable | ||
| 99 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Comments:
The coding categories for this value domain are based on the chapter headings for body functions and body structures in the Body component of the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF 2.1a) (WHO 2003).
References
WHO (World Health Organization) 2003. International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Geneva: WHO
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This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.
Related content
| Relation | Count |
|---|---|
| Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 3 |