E2501

E2501 is the ICF code for Sound quality, classified under Environmental Factors. It describes nature of a sound as determined by wavelength and wave pattern of the sound and perceived as the timbre and tone, such as harshness or melodiousness, and which may provide useful of the world (e.g. sound of dog barking versus a cat miaowing) or distractions (e.g. background noises).

E2501 belongs to the Environmental Factors component of the ICF. Physical, social, and attitudinal environment in which people live.

The ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) is a WHO classification that describes how health conditions affect a person's functioning — body functions, body structures, activities and participation, and environmental factors. It complements ICD-10/ICD-11 diagnosis codes with functioning assessment data used in rehabilitation, disability evaluation, and care planning.