42055-4
Clinical4th course Surgery Cancer Rx
Definition
Codes for the type of primary site surgery given as part of the fourth 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 Surgery of Primary Site, 1998 ROADS Manual, p. 187... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
4th course treatment.surgery
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
4th course Surg Cancer Rx
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 42055-4?
LOINC code 42055-4 identifies "4th course Surgery Cancer Rx". Codes for the type of primary site surgery given as part of the fourth 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 Surgery of Primary Site, 1998 ROADS Manual, p. 187... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 42055-4 measure?
This code measures 4th course treatment.surgery 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.