GG0100A Prior Functioning - Self Care Code

SAS Name
GG0100A_PRIOR_SELF_CARE_IND

The data in this column identifies the patient's ability for self care prior to the current illness, exacerbation or injury.

Code Code value
1 Dependent - A helper completed the activities for the patient.
2 Needed Some Help - Patient needed partial assistance from another person to complete activities.
3 Independent - Patient completed the activities by him/herself, with or without an assistive device, with no assistance from a helper.
8 Unknown
9 Not Applicable