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Living Dependency
2003-08-22
Definition: This field identifies specific living conditions (e.g., spouse dependent on patient, walk-up) that are relevant to an evaluation of the patient_s healthcare needs. This information can be used for discharge planning. Examples might include Spouse Dependent, Medical Supervision Required, Small Children Dependent. This field repeats because, for example, _spouse dependent_ and _medical supervision required_ can apply at the same time. Refer to User-defined Table 0223 - Living Dependency for suggested values.
Length≤2
5 values
C | Small Children Dependent |
M | Medical Supervision Required |
O | Other |
S | Spouse Dependent |
U | Unknown |