Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of the arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most the time, the job is rated Light Work.

Medium Work Exerting up to 50 (22.7 kg) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds (11.3 kg) of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of forces constantly to move objects.

Heavy Work Exerting up to 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Very Heavy Work Exerting in excess of 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Job Classification

In most duration tables, five job classifications are displayed. These job classifications are based on the amount of physical effort required to perform the work. The classifications correspond to the Strength Factor classifications described in the United States Department of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles. The following definitions are quoted directly from that publication.

Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of the arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most the time, the job is rated Light Work.

Medium Work Exerting up to 50 (22.7 kg) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds (11.3 kg) of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of forces constantly to move objects.

Heavy Work Exerting up to 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Very Heavy Work Exerting in excess of 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

Abdominal Pain


Related Terms

  • Acute Abdomen

Differential Diagnosis

  • Endocrine and metabolic disorders
  • Exposure to toxins or ingestions of drugs
  • Gynecological disorders
  • Hematologic disorders (leukemia)
  • Infections and inflammatory disorders
  • Narcotic withdrawal
  • Referred pain from thoracic region, hip, or back

Specialists

  • Emergency Medicine Physician
  • Gastroenterologist
  • General Surgeon
  • Gynecologist
  • Infectious Disease Internist
  • Internal Medicine Physician

Comorbid Conditions

  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Diabetes
  • Hepatic disease
  • Immunodeficiency
  • Obesity
  • Pulmonary disease

Factors Influencing Duration

Length of disability may be influenced by the severity of the symptoms, underlying cause or specific diagnosis, type of treatment, response to treatment, and the development of complications.

Medical Codes

ICD-9-CM:
789.00 - Abdominal Pain, Unspecified Site
789.01 - Abdominal Pain, Right Upper Quadrant
789.02 - Abdominal Pain, Left Upper Quadrant
789.03 - Abdominal Pain, Right Lower Quadrant
789.04 - Abdominal Pain, Left Lower Quadrant
789.05 - Abdominal Pain, Periumbilic
789.06 - Abdominal Pain, Epigastric
789.07 - Abdominal Pain, Generalized
789.09 - Abdominal Pain, Other Specified Site; Multiple Sites

Failure to Recover

If an individual fails to recover within the expected maximum duration period, the reader may wish to consider the following questions to better understand the specifics of an individual's medical case.

Regarding diagnosis:

  • What was the time course, mode of onset, and initial characteristics of pain? Did pain spread or shift? What was the character of the pain? Constant or recurrent? Vague, crampy, stabbing, or breathtaking?
  • Did individual have fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea?
  • Was abdomen tense, rigid, generally or locally tender, distended, or diminished bowel sounds?
  • Did individual have pale complexion (pallor), low blood pressure (hypotension), fever, rapid heartbeat, shallow breathing, sweating, or shock? Was there a yellow tinge to the skin and whites of eyes (jaundice)? Was there blood in the urine, stool, or vomit?
  • Were diagnostic tests performed to help identify cause of abdominal pain?
  • Was underlying cause of abdominal pain identified?
  • Was specific diagnosis confirmed?

Regarding treatment:

  • Has underlying cause of pain been identified and resolved? Infection eliminated? Condition surgically repaired?
  • If caused by a malignancy, is malignancy operable? If not, what other modes of treatment are available?
  • Did individual respond as expected to treatment? If not, what further or alternative treatment options are planned?

Regarding prognosis:

  • What is the expected outcome for this diagnosis?
  • Why or in what ways does individual's course differ?
  • What is expected prognosis for this diagnosis?
  • What accommodations can be made to assist individual?
  • Would individual benefit from referral to a pain clinic?
  • Has individual experienced any complications?
  • Were underlying conditions identified that may impact course of illness or recovery?
  • Was a pre-existing chronic condition or illness aggravated by the present diagnosis?

Source: Medical Disability Advisor


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