Definition
Whether the individual has become legally blind in either or both eyes, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson—blindness
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Value DomainBlindness status code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Blindness status 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 | Blindness - (< 6/60) occurred in either or both eyes in the last 12 months | ||
2 | Blindness - (< 6/60) occurred in either or both eyes prior to the last 12 months | |||
3 | Blindness - (< 6/60) occurred in one eye within 12 months and in the other eye prior to the last 12 months | |||
4 | No blindness | |||
Supplementary Values | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Origin:
National Diabetes Outcomes Quality Review Initiative (NDOQRIN) data dictionary.
National Diabetes Outcomes Quality Review Initiative (NDOQRIN) data dictionary.