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 |
|---|---|
|
0 |
Left |
|
1 |
Right |
|
2 |
Ambidextrous |
Default Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
|
4 |
Not Known |
Also Known As
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | HANDEDNESS CODES (JOINT REPLACEMENT) |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
