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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Core | references in description ASA PHYSICAL STATUS CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE |