VW11

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Transferring oneself

Description

Moving from one surface to another, such as sliding along a bench or moving from a bed to a chair, without changing body position.

Index terms

  • Transferring oneself
  • Transferring oneself while sitting
  • moving from a chair to another seat, such as a toilet seat
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  • moving from a wheelchair to a car seat
  • Transferring oneself while lying

Excludes

  • VW1Y – Changing basic body position

Sibling codes

  • VW10 – Maintaining a standing position
  • VW12 – Carrying, moving and handling objects
  • VW13 – Walking
  • VW14 – Moving around within the home
  • VW15 – Moving around using equipment
  • VW16 – Using transportation
  • VW1Y – Other specified mobility
  • VW1Z – Mobility, unspecified

Foundation entity

Transferring oneself – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1119392889

Part of: V: Supplementary section for functioning assessment