Are severity codes in AIS age-adjusted in some categories?

Severity codes in the Ambulatory Information System (AIS) are not age-adjusted across any categories. This means that when assessing conditions and assigning severity codes, the age of the patient does not influence the coding system in place. The AIS maintains a standardized approach that ensures consistency and comparability in the data collected, regardless of a patient's age.

While some healthcare systems implement age-adjustment for specific analyses, such as epidemiological studies or public health metrics, the AIS itself does not apply such adjustments within its coding practices. Therefore, all individuals, irrespective of age, are coded using the same criteria without modification based on age. This uniformity is critical for maintaining the reliability and integrity of data across various health conditions and populations.