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Body structures code (ICF 2001) N[NNNN]

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Definition

A code set representing the Body Structures component of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF 2001).

Representation

Data Type Number
Format N[NNNN]
Maximum character length 5

Values

Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Permissible Values 1 Structure of the nervous system
2 Structure of the eye, ear and related structures
3 Structures involved in voice and speech
4 Structures of the cardiovascular, immunological and respiratory systems
5 Structures related to the digestive, metabolism and endocrine systems
6 Structures related to genitourinary and reproductive systems
7 Structures related to movement
8 Structure of the skin and related structures
Supplementary Values The above are ICF chapter headings. For 3, 4 and 5-digit codes under these chapter headings, please refer to the Body Structures component of the ICF.

Comments

Guide for use:

Body structures are anatomical parts of the body such as organs, limbs and their components.

The 'Body structures' classification is a neutral list of structures that can be used to record relative positive or neutral body structure as well as impairment of body structure.

'Impairments' of body structure are problems in body structure such as a loss or significant departure from population standards or averages.

This metadata item, in conjunction with Impairment extent code X, enables the provision of information about the presence and extent of impairment for any given body structures; with Impairment nature code N, the provision of information about the nature of the impairment for given body functions; and Impairment location code N, the location of the impairment for given body functions.

'Body functions' and 'Body structures' together represent one of the three components that define the concept 'Disability'. 'Activities and participation' and 'Environmental factors' are the other two components. 

Context:
Human functioning and disability.

Origin:

World Health Organization (WHO) 2001. ICF: International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Geneva: WHO

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) 2003. ICF Australian User Guide V1.0. Canberra: AIHW

References

Further information on the ICF can be found in the ICF itself and the ICF Australian User Guide (AIHW 2003), at the following websites:


This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.

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