21835-4
ClinicalCoding system.current Race
Definition
Code describes how race currently is coded. If the data have been converted, this field shows the system to which it has been converted. Race 1 - 5 codes [160 - 164] have changed over time. To be able to accurately group and analyze the data, it is necessary to record the system used to record the race codes... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Coding system.current
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Race
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Coding sys.current Race
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 21835-4?
LOINC code 21835-4 identifies "Coding system.current Race". Code describes how race currently is coded. If the data have been converted, this field shows the system to which it has been converted. Race 1 - 5 codes [160 - 164] have changed over time. To be able to accurately group and analyze the data, it is necessary to record the system used to record the race codes... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 21835-4 measure?
This code measures Coding system.current in Race. 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.