21958-4
ClinicalRegional radiation treatment Dose
Definition
The dominant or most clinically significant total dose of regional radiation therapy delivered to the patient during the first course of treatment. The unit of measure is centiGray (cGy). See also Rad--Regional RX Modality [1570]. [cGy=joules/kilogram. IUPAC PROPERTY IS 'MASSIC ENERGY' 9.39.1 in Silver Book..KMercer].. NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Regional radiation Rx
Property
EngCnt
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Dose
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Reg radiation Rx Dose
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 21958-4?
LOINC code 21958-4 identifies "Regional radiation treatment Dose". The dominant or most clinically significant total dose of regional radiation therapy delivered to the patient during the first course of treatment. The unit of measure is centiGray (cGy). See also Rad--Regional RX Modality [1570]. [cGy=joules/kilogram. IUPAC PROPERTY IS 'MASSIC ENERGY' 9.39.1 in Silver Book..KMercer].. NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 21958-4 measure?
This code measures Regional radiation Rx in Dose. 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.