21861-0
ClinicalDx confirmed by Cancer
Definition
Code for the best method of diagnostic confirmation of the cancer being reported at any time in the patient's history Diagnostic confirmation is useful to calculate rates based on microscopically confirmed cancers. Full incidence calculations must also include tumors that are only confirmed clinically. The percentage of tumors that are clinically diagnosed only is an indication of whether case finding is including sources outside of pathology reports... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Dx confirmed by
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Cancer.XXX
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Dx confirmed by Cancer
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 21861-0?
LOINC code 21861-0 identifies "Dx confirmed by Cancer". Code for the best method of diagnostic confirmation of the cancer being reported at any time in the patient's history Diagnostic confirmation is useful to calculate rates based on microscopically confirmed cancers. Full incidence calculations must also include tumors that are only confirmed clinically. The percentage of tumors that are clinically diagnosed only is an indication of whether case finding is including sources outside of pathology reports... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 21861-0 measure?
This code measures Dx confirmed by in Cancer.XXX. 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.