21832-1
ClinicalCoding system 1970/80/90 Census tract at cancer diagnosis
Definition
Identified the set of Census Bureau census tract definitions (boundaries) that were used to code the census tract in Census Tract 1970/80/90 [110] for a specific record. Allows for changes in census tracts over time. The census tract definition used to code the case must be recorded so that data are correctly grouped and analyzed. If the coding system were not recorded, the census codes would have to be converted or recoded every time the census tracts were changed... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Coding system 1970&80&90
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Census tract at cancer XXX Dx
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Coding sys 1970/80/90 Census tract
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 21832-1?
LOINC code 21832-1 identifies "Coding system 1970/80/90 Census tract at cancer diagnosis". Identified the set of Census Bureau census tract definitions (boundaries) that were used to code the census tract in Census Tract 1970/80/90 [110] for a specific record. Allows for changes in census tracts over time. The census tract definition used to code the case must be recorded so that data are correctly grouped and analyzed. If the coding system were not recorded, the census codes would have to be converted or recoded every time the census tracts were changed... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 21832-1 measure?
This code measures Coding system 1970&80&90 in Census tract at cancer XXX Dx. It belongs to the TUMRRGT class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.