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SAS Name
M1210_HEARG_ABLTY
This field indicates the patient's ability to hear.
Code | Code value |
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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. |
This variable is included in the Home Health Outcome and Assessment Information Set file.