Definition
A code set identifying the ventricular ejection fraction result.
Representation
| Data Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Format | N |
| Maximum character length | 1 |
Values
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permissible Values | 1 | Normal | ||
| 2 | Mild | |||
| 3 | Moderate | |||
| 4 | Severe | |||
| Supplementary Values | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
CODE 1 Normal
Use this code when the ejection fraction is greater than 50%
CODE 2 Mild
Use this code when the ejection fraction is greater than or equal to 45% but less than or equal to 50%
CODE 3 Moderate
Use this code when the ejection fraction is greater than or equal to 35% but less than 45%
CODE 4 Severe
Use this code when the ejection fraction is less than 35%
CODE 9 Not stated/inadequately described
Not for use in primary data collections.
References
Related content
| Relation | Count |
|---|---|
| Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 1 |