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When do I choose Ord versus Nom codes?

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When do I choose Ord versus Nom codes?

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Nom (Nominal) really means the choice is from a selection of non-orderable entities. These coded items are not ordered items. Ord (Ordinal) codes should be used for terms that have answers that can be placed in a order, such as negative, intermediate, or reactive.

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