21968-3
ClinicalSurgery Cancer
Definition
Field for pre-1996 surgery codes for COC and pre-1998 surgery codes for SEER. Surgery codes used 1998 and later can be backward converted into the older codes and the converted value can be stored in this field. See Chapter V, Unresolved Issues, for discussion of COC/SEER differences in coding treatment... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Surgery
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Cancer.XXX
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Surgery Cancer
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 21968-3?
LOINC code 21968-3 identifies "Surgery Cancer". Field for pre-1996 surgery codes for COC and pre-1998 surgery codes for SEER. Surgery codes used 1998 and later can be backward converted into the older codes and the converted value can be stored in this field. See Chapter V, Unresolved Issues, for discussion of COC/SEER differences in coding treatment... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 21968-3 measure?
This code measures Surgery 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.