AutoICD API

21859-4

Clinical

Coding system.original Cancer site

Definition

Code that best describes how primary site was originally coded. If converted, this field shows the original coding system used... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Coding system.original

Property

Type

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Cancer.XXX.anatomic site

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

TUMRRGT

Order/Observation

N/A

Short Name

Coding sys.original Cancer site

Related Names

CACancer siteCoding sys.originalMiscMiscellaneousNominalOncologyOtherPoint in timeRandomSpecTo be specified in another part of the messageTUMOR REGISTRY(NAACCR)TypUnspecified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 21859-4?

LOINC code 21859-4 identifies "Coding system.original Cancer site". Code that best describes how primary site was originally coded. If converted, this field shows the original coding system used... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11

What does 21859-4 measure?

This code measures Coding system.original in Cancer.XXX.anatomic site. 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.