AutoICD API

21973-3

Clinical

3rd course treatment Cancer Rx

Definition

The name for a group of subfields that describe the third course or set of subsequent therapy. As of January 1, 2003, COC no longer supports Subsequent Therapy data items. Group names appear only in the data dictionary and Appendix E. Subfields Subsq RX 3rd Course Surg [1691] Subsq RX 3rd Course Rad [1692] Subsq RX 3rd Course Chemo [1693] Subsq RX 3rd Course Horm [1694] Subsq RX 3rd Course BRM [1695] Subsq RX 3rd Course Oth [1696].. NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

3rd course treatment

Property

Prid

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Subsequent cancer Rx

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

TUMRRGT

Order/Observation

N/A

Short Name

3rd course Tx Cancer Rx

Related Names

3rd course TxCAIdentity or presenceNominalOncologyPoint in timeRandomTreatmentTUMOR REGISTRY(NAACCR)Tx

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 21973-3?

LOINC code 21973-3 identifies "3rd course treatment Cancer Rx". The name for a group of subfields that describe the third course or set of subsequent therapy. As of January 1, 2003, COC no longer supports Subsequent Therapy data items. Group names appear only in the data dictionary and Appendix E. Subfields Subsq RX 3rd Course Surg [1691] Subsq RX 3rd Course Rad [1692] Subsq RX 3rd Course Chemo [1693] Subsq RX 3rd Course Horm [1694] Subsq RX 3rd Course BRM [1695] Subsq RX 3rd Course Oth [1696].. NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11

What does 21973-3 measure?

This code measures 3rd course treatment 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.