M1210 Ability To Hear

SAS Name
M1210_HEARG_ABLTY

This field indicates the patient's ability to hear.

Comments

This variable is included in the Home Health Outcome and Assessment Information Set file.

Code Code value
00 Adequate: hears normal conversation without difficulty.
01 Mildly to Moderately Impaired: difficulty hearing in some
environments or speaker any need to increase volume or speak distinctly.
02 Severely Impaired: absence of useful hearing.
UK Unable to assess hearing.