21904-8
ClinicalStager.pathology Cancer
Definition
Identifies the person who recorded the pathologic AJCC staging elements and the stage group in the patient's medical record. Data captured in this field can be used to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of physician staging and form the basis for quality management and improvement studies. This item is used to monitor compliance with the COC Staging Standard. The medical record contains the AJCC stage assigned/initialed by the managing physician... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Stager.pathology
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Cancer.XXX
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Stager.pathology Cancer
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 21904-8?
LOINC code 21904-8 identifies "Stager.pathology Cancer". Identifies the person who recorded the pathologic AJCC staging elements and the stage group in the patient's medical record. Data captured in this field can be used to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of physician staging and form the basis for quality management and improvement studies. This item is used to monitor compliance with the COC Staging Standard. The medical record contains the AJCC stage assigned/initialed by the managing physician... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 21904-8 measure?
This code measures Stager.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.