31205-8
ClinicalHistology ICD-O-3 Cancer
Definition
Codes for the histologic type of the tumor being reported using ICD-O-3. NAACCR adopted ICD-O-3 as the standard coding system for tumors diagnosed in 2001 and later, and recommended that prior tumors be converted from ICD-O-2. Note: See Histology (92-00) ICD-O-2 [420] for ICD-O-2 codes... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Histology ICD-O-3
Property
Prid
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Cancer.XXX
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Histology ICD-O-3 Cancer
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 31205-8?
LOINC code 31205-8 identifies "Histology ICD-O-3 Cancer". Codes for the histologic type of the tumor being reported using ICD-O-3. NAACCR adopted ICD-O-3 as the standard coding system for tumors diagnosed in 2001 and later, and recommended that prior tumors be converted from ICD-O-2. Note: See Histology (92-00) ICD-O-2 [420] for ICD-O-2 codes... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 31205-8 measure?
This code measures Histology ICD-O-3 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.