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1.14.4.1.93 v3 Code System PersonDisabilityType

This code system (http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/PersonDisabilityType) is defined as part of HL7 v3.

Formal value Set definition (identifier http://hl7.org/fhir/v3/vs/PersonDisabilityType): XML or JSON

Release Date: 2014-08-07

1.14.4.1.93.1 Description

A code identifying a person's disability.

LevelCodeDisplayDefinition
11 Vision impaired Vision impaired
12 Hearing impaired Hearing impaired
13 Speech impaired Speech impaired
14 Mentally impaired Mentally impaired
15 Mobility impaired
2  CB Requires crib A crib is required to move the person
2  CR Requires crutches Person requires crutches to ambulate
2  G Requires gurney A gurney is required to move the person
2  WC Requires wheelchair Person requires a wheelchair to be ambulatory
2  WK Requires walker Person requires a walker to ambulate