Frequencies for first 10,000 rows of rfv3 variable in namcs2013 dataset : Patient's reason for visit #3 | Freq. Percent Cum. ----------------------------------------+----------------------------------- Blank | 8,142 81.42 81.42 Chills | 7 0.07 81.49 Fever | 31 0.31 81.80 Feeling hot and cold | 1 0.01 81.81 Tiredness, exhaustion | 33 0.33 82.14 General weakness | 6 0.06 82.20 General ill feeling | 3 0.03 82.23 Fainting (syncope) | 1 0.01 82.24 Symptoms of fluid abnormalities | 1 0.01 82.25 Edema | 5 0.05 82.30 Excessive sweating, perspiration | 2 0.02 82.32 Weight gain | 10 0.10 82.42 Weight loss | 4 0.04 82.46 Underweight | 1 0.01 82.47 Symptoms of face, not elsewhere class.. | 2 0.02 82.49 Chest pain | 9 0.09 82.58 Chest discomfort, pressure, tightness | 6 0.06 82.64 Pain, specified site not referable to.. | 5 0.05 82.69 Rib pain | 2 0.02 82.71 Side pain, flank pain | 1 0.01 82.72 Pain, unspecified | 23 0.23 82.95 Cramps, spasms, site unspecified | 2 0.02 82.97 Stiffness, site unspecified | 2 0.02 82.99 Lesion, internal NOS (excludes brain .. | 1 0.01 83.00 Bleeding, multiple or unspecified sites | 3 0.03 83.03 Symptoms of growth and developmental .. | 1 0.01 83.04 General symptoms of infants, NEC | 1 0.01 83.05 Infant crying too much, fussy, fidget.. | 2 0.02 83.07 Infant feeding problem | 1 0.01 83.08 General or unspecified nonviral infec.. | 1 0.01 83.09 Allergy, NOS | 7 0.07 83.16 Disorders of motor functions | 3 0.03 83.19 Anxiety and nervousness | 17 0.17 83.36 Fears and phobias | 1 0.01 83.37 Depression | 21 0.21 83.58 Anger | 2 0.02 83.60 Problems with identity and self-esteem | 2 0.02 83.62 Behavioral disturbances | 2 0.02 83.64 Antisocial behavior | 1 0.01 83.65 Temper problems | 5 0.05 83.70 Obsessions and compulsions | 2 0.02 83.72 Disturbances of sleep | 11 0.11 83.83 Insomnia | 15 0.15 83.98 Sleepiness (hypersomnia) | 3 0.03 84.01 Nightmares | 2 0.02 84.03 Sleep apnea | 2 0.02 84.05 Smoking problems | 4 0.04 84.09 Alcohol-related problems | 4 0.04 84.13 Abnormal drug usage | 3 0.03 84.16 Delusions or hallucinations | 1 0.01 84.17 Frigidity, loss of sex drive, lack of.. | 4 0.04 84.21 Impotence | 4 0.04 84.25 Orgasm, problem with | 1 0.01 84.26 Oth symptoms/problems relat to psycho.. | 15 0.15 84.41 Abnormal involuntary movements | 7 0.07 84.48 Convulsions | 2 0.02 84.50 Symptoms of head, NEC | 1 0.01 84.51 Headache, pain in head | 32 0.32 84.83 Memory, disturbances of | 4 0.04 84.87 Disturbances of sensation | 1 0.01 84.88 Loss of feeling (anesthesia) | 13 0.13 85.01 Abnormal sensation (paresthesia) | 7 0.07 85.08 Vertigo - dizziness | 18 0.18 85.26 Weakness (neurologic) | 1 0.01 85.27 Disorders of speech, speech disturbance | 2 0.02 85.29 Other symptoms referable to the nervo.. | 2 0.02 85.31 Abnormal pulsations and palpitations | 7 0.07 85.38 Decreased heartbeat | 1 0.01 85.39 Irregular heartbeat | 3 0.03 85.42 Other symptoms of the heart | 1 0.01 85.43 Swollen or enlarged glands | 2 0.02 85.45 Other symptoms ref to the cardiovas/l.. | 3 0.03 85.48 Pallor, paleness | 1 0.01 85.49 Vision dysfunctions | 6 0.06 85.55 Diminished vision | 19 0.19 85.74 Extraneous vision | 7 0.07 85.81 Discharge from eye | 1 0.01 85.82 Discharge from eye--tearing, watering.. | 7 0.07 85.89 Discharge from eye--pus, matter, whit.. | 1 0.01 85.90 Pinkeye | 1 0.01 85.91 Abnormal sensations of the eye | 2 0.02 85.93 Eye pain | 7 0.07 86.00 Eye itching | 5 0.05 86.05 Eye burning | 2 0.02 86.07 Abnormal eye movements | 1 0.01 86.08 Abnormal appearance of eyes | 1 0.01 86.09 Abnormal color of eyes | 8 0.08 86.17 Other and unspecified symptoms refera.. | 5 0.05 86.22 Allergy problems referable to eye | 1 0.01 86.23 Swelling of eyes | 1 0.01 86.24 Symptoms of eyelids | 1 0.01 86.25 Diminished hearing | 2 0.02 86.27 Extraneous hearing | 3 0.03 86.30 Earache, pain | 10 0.10 86.40 Ear infection | 1 0.01 86.41 Plugged feeling in ear | 2 0.02 86.43 Other and unspecified symptoms refera.. | 5 0.05 86.48 Itching of ears | 1 0.01 86.49 Growths or mass of ears | 1 0.01 86.50 Pulling at ears, picking at ears | 3 0.03 86.53 Nasal congestion | 53 0.53 87.06 Other symptoms of nose | 1 0.01 87.07 Nosebleed (epistaxis) | 3 0.03 87.10 Sinus problems | 4 0.04 87.14 Sinus inflammation, infection | 2 0.02 87.16 Sinus congestion | 3 0.03 87.19 Shortness of breath | 13 0.13 87.32 Labored or difficult breathing (dyspnea | 18 0.18 87.50 Wheezing | 10 0.10 87.60 Breathing problems, NEC | 2 0.02 87.62 Disorders of respiratory sound, NEC | 4 0.04 87.66 Sneezing | 1 0.01 87.67 Cough | 50 0.50 88.17 Head cold, upper respiratory infectio.. | 9 0.09 88.26 Flu | 3 0.03 88.29 Symptoms referable to throat | 4 0.04 88.33 Throat soreness | 24 0.24 88.57 Throat irritation, scratch, tickle | 1 0.01 88.58 Symptoms referable to tonsils | 1 0.01 88.59 Coughing up blood | 1 0.01 88.60 Excessive sputum | 4 0.04 88.64 Congestion in chest | 6 0.06 88.70 Hoarseness, loss of voice | 1 0.01 88.71 Other symptoms referable to the respi.. | 1 0.01 88.72 Symptoms referable to lips | 2 0.02 88.74 Mouth dryness | 1 0.01 88.75 Mouth ulcer, sore | 1 0.01 88.76 Tongue pain | 1 0.01 88.77 Difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia) | 10 0.10 88.87 Nausea | 18 0.18 89.05 Vomiting | 15 0.15 89.20 Heartburn and indigestion (dyspepsia) | 7 0.07 89.27 Stomach and abdominal pain, cramps an.. | 6 0.06 89.33 Abdominal pain, cramps, spasms, NOS | 19 0.19 89.52 Lower abdominal pain, cramps, spasms, | 6 0.06 89.58 Upper abdominal pain, cramps, spasms | 1 0.01 89.59 Abdominal distention, fullness, NOS | 2 0.02 89.61 Decreased appetite | 4 0.04 89.65 Blood in stool (melena) | 2 0.02 89.67 Flatulence | 3 0.03 89.70 Constipation | 8 0.08 89.78 Diarrhea | 20 0.20 89.98 Other symptoms or changes in bowel fu.. | 1 0.01 89.99 Discharge in stools | 1 0.01 90.00 Anal-rectal pain | 1 0.01 90.01 Anal-rectal bleeding | 4 0.04 90.05 Anal-rectal itching | 2 0.02 90.07 Pain of liver, gallbladder, and bilia.. | 1 0.01 90.08 Jaundice | 1 0.01 90.09 Other and unspecified symptoms refera.. | 4 0.04 90.13 Abnormalities of urine | 2 0.02 90.15 Blood in urine (hematuria) | 1 0.01 90.16 Unusual color or odor of urine | 1 0.01 90.17 Frequency and urgency of urination | 5 0.05 90.22 Excessive urination, night (nocturia) | 1 0.01 90.23 Painful urination | 3 0.03 90.26 Involuntary urination, can't hold uri.. | 4 0.04 90.30 Retention of urine | 1 0.01 90.31 Urinary hesitancy | 1 0.01 90.32 Symptoms of bladder | 2 0.02 90.34 Kidney pain | 1 0.01 90.35 Urinary tract infection, NOS | 5 0.05 90.40 Symptoms of penis | 1 0.01 90.41 Infection of prostate | 1 0.01 90.42 Absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) | 1 0.01 90.43 Unpredictable menstrual interval | 1 0.01 90.44 Excessively heavy (menorrhagia) menst.. | 1 0.01 90.45 Premenstrual symptoms | 1 0.01 90.46 Painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea) | 2 0.02 90.48 Menopausal symptoms | 1 0.01 90.49 Vasomotor symptoms-hot flashes | 2 0.02 90.51 Uterine and vaginal bleeding | 1 0.01 90.52 Vaginal discharge | 2 0.02 90.54 Other vaginal symptoms | 1 0.01 90.55 Vaginal pain | 1 0.01 90.56 Vaginal itching, burning | 1 0.01 90.57 Vaginal dryness | 1 0.01 90.58 Pelvic pain | 1 0.01 90.59 Problems of pregnancy | 7 0.07 90.66 Pain during pregnancy | 3 0.03 90.69 Other symptoms referable to the femal.. | 1 0.01 90.70 Pain or soreness of breast | 2 0.02 90.72 Lump or mass of breast | 2 0.02 90.74 Other symptoms referable to breast | 2 0.02 90.76 Hormone deficiency or problem | 2 0.02 90.78 Acne or pimples | 1 0.01 90.79 Discoloration or abnormal pigmentation | 10 0.10 90.89 Infections of skin, NOS | 4 0.04 90.93 Infection of skin of leg, foot, or toe | 1 0.01 90.94 Symptoms of skin moles | 1 0.01 90.95 Warts, NOS | 1 0.01 90.96 Other growths of skin | 5 0.05 91.01 Skin rash | 11 0.11 91.12 Diaper rash | 1 0.01 91.13 Skin lesion | 8 0.08 91.21 Skin irritations, NEC | 1 0.01 91.22 Skin itching | 8 0.08 91.30 Swelling of skin | 2 0.02 91.32 Dryness, peeling, scaliness, roughnes.. | 1 0.01 91.33 Symptoms referable to hair and scalp | 1 0.01 91.34 Too little hair | 1 0.01 91.35 Itching of scalp | 1 0.01 91.36 Neck symptoms | 1 0.01 91.37 Neck pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 14 0.14 91.51 Neck cramps, contractures, spasms | 2 0.02 91.53 Weakness of neck | 1 0.01 91.54 Swelling of neck | 1 0.01 91.55 Back symptoms | 6 0.06 91.61 Back pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 16 0.16 91.77 Low back pain, ache, soreness, discom.. | 17 0.17 91.94 Hip symptoms | 2 0.02 91.96 Hip pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 8 0.08 92.04 Leg symptoms | 3 0.03 92.07 Leg pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 22 0.22 92.29 Leg cramps, contractures, spasms | 1 0.01 92.30 Weakness of leg | 1 0.01 92.31 Swelling of leg | 1 0.01 92.32 Lump, mass, tumor of leg | 1 0.01 92.33 Knee symptoms | 1 0.01 92.34 Knee pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 17 0.17 92.51 Limitation of movement, stiffness of .. | 2 0.02 92.53 Weakness of knee | 1 0.01 92.54 Swelling of knee | 1 0.01 92.55 Lump, mass, tumor of knee | 1 0.01 92.56 Ankle pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 7 0.07 92.63 Swelling of ankle | 1 0.01 92.64 Foot and toe symptoms | 6 0.06 92.70 Foot and toe pain, ache, soreness, di.. | 17 0.17 92.87 Swelling of foot and toe | 3 0.03 92.90 Shoulder symptoms | 1 0.01 92.91 Shoulder pain, ache, soreness, discom.. | 24 0.24 93.15 Limitation of movement, stiffness of .. | 1 0.01 93.16 Weakness of shoulder | 2 0.02 93.18 Arm symptoms | 3 0.03 93.21 Arm pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 9 0.09 93.30 Lump, mass, tumor of arm | 1 0.01 93.31 Wrist pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 6 0.06 93.37 Limitation of movement, stiffness of .. | 1 0.01 93.38 Swelling of wrist | 1 0.01 93.39 Hand and finger symptoms | 4 0.04 93.43 Hand and finger pain, ache, soreness,.. | 7 0.07 93.50 Limitation of movement, stiffness of .. | 2 0.02 93.52 Swelling of hand and finger | 1 0.01 93.53 Symptoms of unspecified muscles | 2 0.02 93.55 Unspecified muscle pain, ache, sorene.. | 2 0.02 93.57 Unspecified muscle cramps, contractur.. | 1 0.01 93.58 Limitation of movement, stiffness of .. | 1 0.01 93.59 Weakness of unspecified muscles | 1 0.01 93.60 Unspecified joint pain, ache, sorenes.. | 7 0.07 93.67 Swelling of unspecified joints | 1 0.01 93.68 Musculoskeletal deformities | 1 0.01 93.69 Other musculoskeletal symptoms | 2 0.02 93.71 Viral diseases | 1 0.01 93.72 HIV with or without associated conditio | 4 0.04 93.76 Fungus infections (mycoses) | 4 0.04 93.80 Other and unspecified infectious and .. | 2 0.02 93.82 Cancer, gastrointestinal tract | 1 0.01 93.83 Cancer, respiratory tract | 3 0.03 93.86 Cancer, skin and subcutaneous tissues | 2 0.02 93.88 Cancer, urinary and male genital tract | 1 0.01 93.89 Cancer of urinary tract | 3 0.03 93.92 Other malignant neoplasms | 3 0.03 93.95 Hodgkin's disease, lymphomata, leukemia | 1 0.01 93.96 Other benign neoplasms | 5 0.05 94.01 Diseases of the thyroid gland | 9 0.09 94.10 Diabetes mellitus | 21 0.21 94.31 Gout, hyperuricemia | 2 0.02 94.33 Other endocrine, nutritional, and met.. | 22 0.22 94.55 Anemia | 5 0.05 94.60 Other diseases of blood and blood-for.. | 2 0.02 94.62 Organic psychoses | 1 0.01 94.63 Functional psychoses | 8 0.08 94.71 Personality and character disorders | 2 0.02 94.73 Drug dependence | 2 0.02 94.75 Other and unspecified mental disorders | 2 0.02 94.77 Attention deficit disorder (ADD) | 2 0.02 94.79 Epilepsy | 1 0.01 94.80 Migraine headache | 2 0.02 94.82 Other and unspecified diseases of the.. | 5 0.05 94.87 Refractive error | 1 0.01 94.88 Cataract | 4 0.04 94.92 Glaucoma | 3 0.03 94.95 Other diseases of the eye | 7 0.07 95.02 Other diseases of the ear | 2 0.02 95.04 Hypertension | 33 0.33 95.37 Ischemic heart disease | 3 0.03 95.40 Other heart disease | 5 0.05 95.45 Cerebrovascular disease | 2 0.02 95.47 Phlebitis, thrombophlebitis | 2 0.02 95.49 Varicose veins | 1 0.01 95.50 Hemorrhoids | 3 0.03 95.53 Other disease of circulatory system | 3 0.03 95.56 Upper respiratory infections except t.. | 3 0.03 95.59 Bronchitis | 4 0.04 95.63 Asthma | 9 0.09 95.72 Hay fever | 4 0.04 95.76 Other respiratory diseases | 3 0.03 95.79 Diseases of the esophagus, stomach, a.. | 10 0.10 95.89 Hernia of abdominal cavity | 3 0.03 95.92 Diseases of the intestine and peritoneu | 8 0.08 96.00 Diseases of the liver, gallbladder, a.. | 4 0.04 96.04 Temperomandibular joint (TMJ) pain | 1 0.01 96.05 Urinary tract disease except cystitis | 8 0.08 96.13 Diseases of the male genital organs | 1 0.01 96.14 Cervicitis, vaginitis | 1 0.01 96.15 Carbuncle, furuncle, boil, cellulitis.. | 3 0.03 96.18 Eczema and dermatitis, NOS | 2 0.02 96.20 Psoriasis | 2 0.02 96.22 Arthritis | 10 0.10 96.32 Nonarticular rheumatism | 3 0.03 96.35 Other musculoskeletal or connective t.. | 3 0.03 96.38 Other and unspecified congenital anom.. | 1 0.01 96.39 Prematurity | 3 0.03 96.42 General medical examination | 6 0.06 96.48 Pregnancy, unconfirmed | 1 0.01 96.49 Gynecological examination | 1 0.01 96.50 Eye examination | 16 0.16 96.66 Heart examination | 1 0.01 96.67 Other special examination | 2 0.02 96.69 Other blood test | 10 0.10 96.79 Urine test | 5 0.05 96.84 Diagnostic endoscopies | 1 0.01 96.85 Mammography, xerography, breast therm.. | 1 0.01 96.86 Diagnostic radiology | 9 0.09 96.95 Other and unspecified diagnostic tests | 6 0.06 97.01 Glaucoma test | 1 0.01 97.02 Prophylactic inoculations | 6 0.06 97.08 Exposure to venereal disease | 2 0.02 97.10 Exposure to other infectious diseases | 1 0.01 97.11 Family planning, NOS | 3 0.03 97.14 Preconception Counseling and Education | 1 0.01 97.15 Injections | 2 0.02 97.17 Medication, other and unspecified kinds | 50 0.50 97.67 Preoperative visit for specified/unsp.. | 10 0.10 97.77 Postoperative visit | 31 0.31 98.08 Physical medicine and rehabilitation | 2 0.02 98.10 Respiratory therapy | 1 0.01 98.11 Psychotherapy | 1 0.01 98.12 Radiation therapy | 5 0.05 98.17 Chemotherapy | 4 0.04 98.21 Tube insertion | 1 0.01 98.22 Minor surgery | 2 0.02 98.24 Major surgery | 1 0.01 98.25 Kidney dialysis | 3 0.03 98.28 Corrective appliances | 2 0.02 98.30 Cast, splint - application, removal | 2 0.02 98.32 Irrigation, lavage | 1 0.01 98.33 Suture - insertion, removal | 1 0.01 98.34 Cosmetic injection, NOS | 1 0.01 98.35 Other specific therapeutic procedures.. | 1 0.01 98.36 Transplant, NOS | 1 0.01 98.37 Diet and nutritional counseling | 5 0.05 98.42 Medical counseling, NOS | 13 0.13 98.55 Economic problem | 1 0.01 98.56 Other problems of family relationship | 2 0.02 98.58 Educational problems | 2 0.02 98.60 Occupational problems | 2 0.02 98.62 Other social problems | 4 0.04 98.66 Progress visit, NOS | 13 0.13 98.79 Fracture/dislocation of head and face | 1 0.01 98.80 Fracture/dislocation of leg | 1 0.01 98.81 Fracture/dislocation of ankle | 1 0.01 98.82 Fracture, other and unspecified | 1 0.01 98.83 Sprain and strain of back | 2 0.02 98.85 Laceration/cut of upper extremity | 2 0.02 98.87 Puncture wound of lower extremity | 1 0.01 98.88 Contusions/abrasions/bruises of lower.. | 1 0.01 98.89 Contusion/abrasion/bruise, site unspe.. | 2 0.02 98.91 Injury, other and unspecified of head.. | 5 0.05 98.96 Injury, other and unspecified, of back | 2 0.02 98.98 Injury, other and unspecified, of knee | 1 0.01 98.99 Injury, other and unspecified, of sho.. | 3 0.03 99.02 Injury, multiple or unspecified | 6 0.06 99.08 Foreign body in eye | 2 0.02 99.10 Insect bite | 2 0.02 99.12 Motor vehicle accident, type of injur.. | 4 0.04 99.16 Accident, NOS | 36 0.36 99.52 Intentional self-mutilation | 1 0.01 99.53 Unconscious on arrival | 1 0.01 99.54 Adverse effect of medication | 2 0.02 99.56 Adverse effect of alcohol | 1 0.01 99.57 Complications of surgical/medical proc. | 3 0.03 99.60 For results of blood glucose tests | 5 0.05 99.65 For other findings of blood tests | 10 0.10 99.75 For results of urine tests | 1 0.01 99.76 For cytology findings | 1 0.01 99.77 For radiological findings | 1 0.01 99.78 For results of EKG | 1 0.01 99.79 For other and unspecified test results | 13 0.13 99.92 Disability examination | 1 0.01 99.93 Entry of 'none' or 'no complaint' | 1 0.01 99.94 Inadequate data base | 6 0.06 100.00 ----------------------------------------+----------------------------------- Total | 10,000 100.00 by Jean Roth , jroth@nber.org , 27 Mar 2017