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Impairment nature code (ICF 2001) N

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Definition

A code set representing the nature of the change in a specified body structure in the Body Structures component of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF 2001).

Representation

Data Type Number
Format N
Maximum character length 1

Values

Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Supplementary Values 8 Not specified
9 Not applicable

Comments

Guide for use:

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

Impairments are recorded in terms of their extent or magnitude, nature and/or location. Determination of impairment is undertaken primarily by those qualified to evaluate physical and mental functioning or structure according to these standards.

This metadata item contributes to the definition of the concept 'Disability' and gives an indication of the experience of disability for a person.

CODE 0     No change in structure

Is recorded when the structure of the body part is within the range of the population standard.

CODE 1     Total absence

Is recorded when the body structure is not present. For example total absence of the structures of the lower leg following a thorough knee amputation.

CODE 2     Partial absence

Is recorded when only part of a body structure is present. For example partial absence of the bones of the lower leg following below knee amputation.

CODE 3     Additional part

Is recorded when a structure not usually present in the population is present, for example a sixth lumbar vertebra or an sixth digit on one hand.

CODE 4     Aberrant dimensions

Is recorded when the shape and size of a body structure is significantly different from the population standard. For example radial aplasia where the shape and size of the radial bone does not develop.

CODE 5     Discontinuity

Is recorded when parts of a body structure are separated, for example cleft palate or fracture.

CODE 6     Deviating position

Is recorded when the location of a structure is not according to population standard; for example, transposition of the great vessels, where the aorta arises from the right ventricle and the pulmonary vessels from the left ventricle.

CODE 7     Qualitative changes in structure

Is recorded when the structure of a body part is altered from the population standard. This includes accumulation of fluid, changes in bone structure as a result of osteoporosis or Paget’s disease.

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 Version 1.0. Canberra: AIHW

Comments:

References

Further information on the ICF can be found in the ICF itself and the ICF Australian User Guide (AIHW documents: 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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