AutoICD API

21860-2

Clinical

Coding system.original Cancer morphology

Definition

Code that best describes how morphology was originally coded. If later converted, this field shows the original codes 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.morphology

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

TUMRRGT

Order/Observation

N/A

Short Name

Coding sys.original Cancer morph

Related Names

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 21860-2?

LOINC code 21860-2 identifies "Coding system.original Cancer morphology". Code that best describes how morphology was originally coded. If later converted, this field shows the original codes used... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11

What does 21860-2 measure?

This code measures Coding system.original in Cancer.XXX.morphology. 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.