21836-2
ClinicalCoding system.original Race
Definition
Code that best describes how Race [160] originally was coded. If data have been converted, this field identifies the coding system originally used to code the case. Race 1 - 5 codes [160 - 164] have changed over time. Identifying both original and current coding systems used to code race promotes accurate data grouping and analysis... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Coding system.original
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.original Race
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 21836-2?
LOINC code 21836-2 identifies "Coding system.original Race". Code that best describes how Race [160] originally was coded. If data have been converted, this field identifies the coding system originally used to code the case. Race 1 - 5 codes [160 - 164] have changed over time. Identifying both original and current coding systems used to code race promotes accurate data grouping and analysis... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 21836-2 measure?
This code measures Coding system.original 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.