21961-8
ClinicalOrgan target(s) First episode Radiation treatment
Definition
Identifies the volume or anatomic target of the most clinically significant regional radiation therapy delivered to the patient during the first course of therapy. See also Rad--Regional RX Modality [1570]... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Organ target(s)
Property
Anat
Time Aspect
Episode^frst
System
Radiation.Rx
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Organ target(s) 1st episode Radiation Rx
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 21961-8?
LOINC code 21961-8 identifies "Organ target(s) First episode Radiation treatment". Identifies the volume or anatomic target of the most clinically significant regional radiation therapy delivered to the patient during the first course of therapy. See also Rad--Regional RX Modality [1570]... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 21961-8 measure?
This code measures Organ target(s) in Radiation.Rx. 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.