AutoICD API

21948-5

Clinical

Biological response modifier treatment Cancer

Definition

Records whether immunotherapeutic (biologic response modifiers) agents were administered as first-course treatment at this facility or the reason they were not given. Immunotherapy consists of biological or chemical agents that alter the immune system or change the host's response to tumor cells. Systemic therapy may involve the administration of one or a combination of agents. This data item allows for the evaluation of the administration of immunotherapeutic agents as part of the first course of therapy.. NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Biological response modifier 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

Biological response modifier Rx Cancer

Related Names

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 21948-5?

LOINC code 21948-5 identifies "Biological response modifier treatment Cancer". Records whether immunotherapeutic (biologic response modifiers) agents were administered as first-course treatment at this facility or the reason they were not given. Immunotherapy consists of biological or chemical agents that alter the immune system or change the host's response to tumor cells. Systemic therapy may involve the administration of one or a combination of agents. This data item allows for the evaluation of the administration of immunotherapeutic agents as part of the first course of therapy.. NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11

What does 21948-5 measure?

This code measures Biological response modifier 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.