AutoICD API

21943-6

Clinical

Radiation treatment Cancer

Definition

Codes for the type of radiation therapy performed as part of the first course of treatment. Note: Radiation to brain and central nervous system for leukemia and lung cases is coded as radiation in this field... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Radiation Rx

Property

Type

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Cancer.XXX

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

TUMRRGT

Order/Observation

N/A

Short Name

Radiation Rx Cancer

Related Names

CAMiscMiscellaneousNominalOncologyOtherPoint in timeRandomSpecTo be specified in another part of the messageTreatmentTUMOR REGISTRY(NAACCR)TypUnspecified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 21943-6?

LOINC code 21943-6 identifies "Radiation treatment Cancer". Codes for the type of radiation therapy performed as part of the first course of treatment. Note: Radiation to brain and central nervous system for leukemia and lung cases is coded as radiation in this field... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11

What does 21943-6 measure?

This code measures Radiation Rx 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.