21974-1
ClinicalSurgery reconstruction Cancer Rx
Definition
Code for surgical procedure done to reconstruct, restore, or improve shape and appearance or function of body structures that are missing, defective, damaged, or misshapen by cancer or therapies. Reconstructive/restorative procedures are coded here when started after the first course of therapy. Central registries currently collecting this data item should follow the 1998 ROADS Manual coding instructions. For reconstructive/restorative procedures started during the first course of therapy, see RX Summ--Reconstruct 1st [1330]. See also RX Summ--Surgery Type [1640]... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Surgery reconstruction
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
Surgery reconstruction Cancer Rx
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 21974-1?
LOINC code 21974-1 identifies "Surgery reconstruction Cancer Rx". Code for surgical procedure done to reconstruct, restore, or improve shape and appearance or function of body structures that are missing, defective, damaged, or misshapen by cancer or therapies. Reconstructive/restorative procedures are coded here when started after the first course of therapy. Central registries currently collecting this data item should follow the 1998 ROADS Manual coding instructions. For reconstructive/restorative procedures started during the first course of therapy, see RX Summ--Reconstruct 1st [1330]. See also RX Summ--Surgery Type [1640]... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 21974-1 measure?
This code measures Surgery reconstruction 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.