DATA DICTIONARY...: This is a standard RPMS data dictionary, maintained in the AUT package. Changes to this data dictionary must be submitted to the RPMS/DBA Team. RPMS/DBA Team June 30, 2000 ENTRIES IN THIS FILE...: This file contains the American Society of Anesthesiologists-Physical Status classification system based on the presence and severity of disease. Code and descriptions were obtained from the JCAHO Indicator Measurement System's Data Collection Software Functional Specifications Manual. This file is pointed to by the V PROCEDURE file for collecting data required by the JCAHO IMS.