AutoICD API

21888-3

Clinical

Summary stage abbreviated at Dx Cancer

Definition

This is used if no other (e.g., TNM, AJCC) staging information is available. The NAACCR UDSC approved to retire this data item in Version 11... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Stage.summary abbreviated at Dx

Property

Type

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Cancer.XXX

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

TUMRRGT

Order/Observation

N/A

Short Name

SS abbreviated at Dx Cancer

Related Names

CADiagnosisMiscMiscellaneousNominalOncologyOtherPoint in timeRandomSpecSSSS abbreviated at DxTo be specified in another part of the messageTUMOR REGISTRY(NAACCR)TypUnspecified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 21888-3?

LOINC code 21888-3 identifies "Summary stage abbreviated at Dx Cancer". This is used if no other (e.g., TNM, AJCC) staging information is available. The NAACCR UDSC approved to retire this data item in Version 11... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11

What does 21888-3 measure?

This code measures Stage.summary abbreviated at Dx 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.