Definition
A code set representing whether cataracts are currently present or were previously removed in either or both eyes.
Representation
Data Type | Number |
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Format | N |
Maximum character length | 1 |
Values
Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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Permissible Values | 1 | Cataract currently present or has been previously removed from the right eye | ||
2 | Cataract currently present or has been previously removed from the left eye | |||
3 | Cataract currently present or has been previously removed from both eyes | |||
4 | No cataract present or has not been previously removed from either eye | |||
Supplementary Values | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
References
Related content
Relation | Count |
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Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 1 |