21944-4
ClinicalLung and leukemia CNS radiation status Cancer
Definition
For lung and leukemia cases only, codes for radiation given to the brain or central nervous system. Includes treatment given at all facilities as part of the first course. See Chapter V, Unresolved Issues, for more information. Note: SEER does not collect this data item beginning with 1998 cases. They retain the codes for older cases in this field, and they have also recoded radiation coded here as radiation in RX Summ--Radiation [1360]. COC does not collect this data item beginning with 1996 cases... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Lung & leukemia CNS radiation status
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Cancer.XXX
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Lung/Leukemia CNS Rad status Cancer
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 21944-4?
LOINC code 21944-4 identifies "Lung and leukemia CNS radiation status Cancer". For lung and leukemia cases only, codes for radiation given to the brain or central nervous system. Includes treatment given at all facilities as part of the first course. See Chapter V, Unresolved Issues, for more information. Note: SEER does not collect this data item beginning with 1998 cases. They retain the codes for older cases in this field, and they have also recoded radiation coded here as radiation in RX Summ--Radiation [1360]. COC does not collect this data item beginning with 1996 cases... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 21944-4 measure?
This code measures Lung & leukemia CNS radiation status 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.