AutoICD API

21903-0

Clinical

Descriptor.pathology Cancer Narrative

Definition

Detailed site-specific codes for the pathologic stage group as defined by AJCC and recorded by the physician. Pathologic, clinical, and other stage data are given three separate areas in the NAACCR Data Exchange Record Layout. COC requires that AJCC TNM staging be used in its approved cancer programs. AJCC developed its staging system for evaluating trends in the treatment and control of cancer. This staging is used by physicians to estimate prognosis, to plan treatment, to evaluate new types of therapy, to analyze outcome, to design follow-up strategies, and to assess early detection results... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Descriptor.pathology

Property

Find

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Cancer.XXX

Scale Type

Nar

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

TUMRRGT

Order/Observation

N/A

Short Name

Descript.pathology Cancer

Related Names

CADescript.pathologyFindingFindingsMiscMiscellaneousNarrativeOncologyOtherPathPoint in timeRandomReportSpecTo be specified in another part of the messageTUMOR REGISTRY(NAACCR)Unspecified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 21903-0?

LOINC code 21903-0 identifies "Descriptor.pathology Cancer Narrative". Detailed site-specific codes for the pathologic stage group as defined by AJCC and recorded by the physician. Pathologic, clinical, and other stage data are given three separate areas in the NAACCR Data Exchange Record Layout. COC requires that AJCC TNM staging be used in its approved cancer programs. AJCC developed its staging system for evaluating trends in the treatment and control of cancer. This staging is used by physicians to estimate prognosis, to plan treatment, to evaluate new types of therapy, to analyze outcome, to design follow-up strategies, and to assess early detection results... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11

What does 21903-0 measure?

This code measures Descriptor.pathology 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.