AutoICD API

21946-9

Clinical

Chemotherapy treatment Cancer

Definition

Codes for chemotherapy given as part of the first course of treatment or the reason chemotherapy was not given. Includes treatment given at all facilities as part of the first course... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Chemotherapy 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

Chemotherapy Rx Cancer

Related Names

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 21946-9?

LOINC code 21946-9 identifies "Chemotherapy treatment Cancer". Codes for chemotherapy given as part of the first course of treatment or the reason chemotherapy was not given. Includes treatment given at all facilities as part of the first course... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11

What does 21946-9 measure?

This code measures Chemotherapy 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.