ASA PHYSICAL STATUS CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE
The physical status of the PATIENT as recorded by an anaesthetist for the operative procedure.
Format / Length
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Description
ASA PHYSICAL STATUS CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE is the same as attribute ASA PHYSICAL STATUS CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE.
National Codes
Code | Description |
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1 |
A normal healthy PATIENT |
2 |
A PATIENT with mild systemic disease |
3 |
A PATIENT with severe systemic disease |
4 |
A PATIENT with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life |
5 |
A moribund PATIENT who is not expected to survive without the operation |
6 |
A declared brain-dead PATIENT whose organs are being removed for donor purposes |
Also Known As
This data element is also known by these names:
Context | Alias |
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Formerly | PATIENT PHYSICAL STATUS |
Full name | AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS PHYSICAL STATUS CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE |
Plural | ASA PHYSICAL STATUS CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODES |
Where Used
Type | Link | How used |
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Data Element | ASA PHYSICAL STATUS CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE | references in description ASA PHYSICAL STATUS CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE |
Data Set | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Core | references in description ASA PHYSICAL STATUS CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE |