42037-2
ClinicalScope of regional lymph node surgery at this facility 98-02 Cancer
Definition
Describes the removal, biopsy, or aspiration of regional lymph node(s) at the time of surgery of the primary site or during a separate surgical event at the reporting facility. This field is to be used for ROADS codes after the ROADS to FORDS conversion. It is also to be used to code Scope of Regional Lymph Node Surgery at the reporting facility for all tumors diagnosed before January 1, 2003. In evaluating quality of care and treatment practices it is important to identify the removal, biopsy, or aspiration of regional lymph node(s) at the time of surgery of the primary site or during a separate surgical event. If central registries wish to study the treatment given at particular hospitals, the hospital-level treatment fields must be used. The summary treatment fields, conversely, combine information across all hospitals that provide first course of treatment for the tumor. Hospital-specific fields allow studies of detailed referral patterns and treatment by type of hospital. Knowing the extent of treatment given at a particular hospital also helps resolve coding issues. .. NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Scope of regional lymph node surgery at this facility 98-02
Property
Prid
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Cancer.XXX
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Scope reg LN surg at fac 98-02 Cancer
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 42037-2?
LOINC code 42037-2 identifies "Scope of regional lymph node surgery at this facility 98-02 Cancer". Describes the removal, biopsy, or aspiration of regional lymph node(s) at the time of surgery of the primary site or during a separate surgical event at the reporting facility. This field is to be used for ROADS codes after the ROADS to FORDS conversion. It is also to be used to code Scope of Regional Lymph Node Surgery at the reporting facility for all tumors diagnosed before January 1, 2003. In evaluating quality of care and treatment practices it is important to identify the removal, biopsy, or aspiration of regional lymph node(s) at the time of surgery of the primary site or during a separate surgical event. If central registries wish to study the treatment given at particular hospitals, the hospital-level treatment fields must be used. The summary treatment fields, conversely, combine information across all hospitals that provide first course of treatment for the tumor. Hospital-specific fields allow studies of detailed referral patterns and treatment by type of hospital. Knowing the extent of treatment given at a particular hospital also helps resolve coding issues. .. NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 42037-2 measure?
This code measures Scope of regional lymph node surgery at this facility 98-02 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.