AutoICD API

42044-8

Clinical

2nd course radiation Cancer Rx

Definition

Codes for the type of radiation given as part of the second course of treatment. Central registries currently collecting this data item should follow the 1998 ROADS Manual coding instructions. The codes are the same as those for Radiation, 1998 ROADS Manual, p. 199. See also First Course Calc Method [1500]... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

2nd course treatment.radiation

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

2nd course Rad Cancer Rx

Related Names

2nd course Rad2nd course TxCAIdentity or presenceNominalOncologyPoint in timeRandomSecondTreatmentTUMOR REGISTRY(NAACCR)Tx

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 42044-8?

LOINC code 42044-8 identifies "2nd course radiation Cancer Rx". Codes for the type of radiation given as part of the second course of treatment. Central registries currently collecting this data item should follow the 1998 ROADS Manual coding instructions. The codes are the same as those for Radiation, 1998 ROADS Manual, p. 199. See also First Course Calc Method [1500]... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11

What does 42044-8 measure?

This code measures 2nd course treatment.radiation 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.