HANDEDNESS CODE (JOINT REPLACEMENT)
The PATIENT's preference for using one hand as opposed to the other for the purpose of the National Joint Registry Data Set.
Format / Length
an1
Description
HANDEDNESS CODE (JOINT REPLACEMENT) is the same as attribute HANDEDNESS CODE FOR JOINT REPLACEMENT.
National Codes
Code | Description |
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0 |
Left |
1 |
Right |
2 |
Ambidextrous |
Default Codes
Code | Description |
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4 |
Not Known |
Also Known As
This data element is also known by these names:
Context | Alias |
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Plural | HANDEDNESS CODES (JOINT REPLACEMENT) |
Where Used
Type | Link | How used |
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Data Element | HANDEDNESS CODE (JOINT REPLACEMENT) | references in description HANDEDNESS CODE (JOINT REPLACEMENT) |
Data Set | National Joint Registry Data Set - Elbow | references in description HANDEDNESS CODE (JOINT REPLACEMENT) |
Data Set | National Joint Registry Data Set - Shoulder | references in description HANDEDNESS CODE (JOINT REPLACEMENT) |