21852-9
ClinicalCensus tract certainty 1970and80and90
Definition
Code indicating basis of assignment of census tract or block numbering area (BNA) for an individual record. Helpful in identifying cases tracted from incomplete information or P.O. Box. Most of the time, this information is provided by a geocoding vendor service. Alternatively, a central registry staff manually assigns the code. This item is not coded by the hospital. Codes are hierarchical, with lower numbers having priority. Note: Codes 1-5 and 9 are usually assigned by a geocoding vendor, while code 6 is usually assigned through a special effort by the central registry... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Census tract certainty 1970&80&90
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Census tract
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
*
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Census tract certainty 1970/80/90
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 21852-9?
LOINC code 21852-9 identifies "Census tract certainty 1970and80and90". Code indicating basis of assignment of census tract or block numbering area (BNA) for an individual record. Helpful in identifying cases tracted from incomplete information or P.O. Box. Most of the time, this information is provided by a geocoding vendor service. Alternatively, a central registry staff manually assigns the code. This item is not coded by the hospital. Codes are hierarchical, with lower numbers having priority. Note: Codes 1-5 and 9 are usually assigned by a geocoding vendor, while code 6 is usually assigned through a special effort by the central registry... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 21852-9 measure?
This code measures Census tract certainty 1970&80&90 in Census tract. 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.