21949-3
ClinicalOther treatment Cancer
Definition
Identifies other treatment given at this facility that cannot be defined as surgery, radiation, or systemic therapy according to the defined data items in this manual. Treatment for reportable hematopoietic diseases can be supportive care, observation, or any treatment that does not meet the usual definition in which treatment modifies, controls, removes, or destroys proliferating cancer tissue. Such treatments include phlebotomy, transfusions, and aspirin. Information on other therapy is used to describe and evaluate the quality-of-care and treatment practices... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Other 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
Other Rx Cancer
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 21949-3?
LOINC code 21949-3 identifies "Other treatment Cancer". Identifies other treatment given at this facility that cannot be defined as surgery, radiation, or systemic therapy according to the defined data items in this manual. Treatment for reportable hematopoietic diseases can be supportive care, observation, or any treatment that does not meet the usual definition in which treatment modifies, controls, removes, or destroys proliferating cancer tissue. Such treatments include phlebotomy, transfusions, and aspirin. Information on other therapy is used to describe and evaluate the quality-of-care and treatment practices... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 21949-3 measure?
This code measures Other 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.