21935-2
ClinicalSurgery scope Cancer
Definition
Describes the removal, biopsy or aspiration of regional lymph node(s) at the time of surgery of the primary site or during a separate surgical event at all facilities. In evaluating quality-of-care and treatment practices it is important to identify the removal, biopsy, or aspiration of regional lymph node(s) at the time of surgery of the primary site or during a separate surgical event... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Surgery scope
Property
Prid
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Cancer.XXX
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Surgery scope Cancer
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 21935-2?
LOINC code 21935-2 identifies "Surgery scope Cancer". Describes the removal, biopsy or aspiration of regional lymph node(s) at the time of surgery of the primary site or during a separate surgical event at all facilities. In evaluating quality-of-care and treatment practices it is important to identify the removal, biopsy, or aspiration of regional lymph node(s) at the time of surgery of the primary site or during a separate surgical event... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 21935-2 measure?
This code measures Surgery scope 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.