21970-9
Clinical2nd course treatment start date Cancer Rx
Definition
Date of initiation of second-course treatment. Central registries currently collecting this data item should follow the 1998 ROADS Manual coding instructions. See page 81 for date format... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
2nd course treatment start date
Property
Date
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Subsequent cancer Rx
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
2nd crs Tx start date Cancer Rx
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 21970-9?
LOINC code 21970-9 identifies "2nd course treatment start date Cancer Rx". Date of initiation of second-course treatment. Central registries currently collecting this data item should follow the 1998 ROADS Manual coding instructions. See page 81 for date format... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 21970-9 measure?
This code measures 2nd course treatment start date in Subsequent cancer 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.