AutoICD API

21852-9

Clinical

Census 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

Census tract certainty 1970/80/90NominalPoint in timeRandomTUMOR REGISTRY(NAACCR)Typ

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.