42108-1
ClinicalComorbidities and complications 3
Definition
Records the patient's pre-existing medical conditions, factors influencing health status, and/or complications during the patient's hospital stay for the treatment of this cancer using ICD-9-CM codes. Both are considered secondary diagnoses. Comorbidities may affect treatment decisions and influence patient outcomes. Information on comorbidities is used to adjust outcome statistics when evaluating patient survival and other outcomes. Complications may be related to the quality-of-care. .. NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Comorbidities and complications 3
Property
Prid
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Comorbidi/Complication 3
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 42108-1?
LOINC code 42108-1 identifies "Comorbidities and complications 3". Records the patient's pre-existing medical conditions, factors influencing health status, and/or complications during the patient's hospital stay for the treatment of this cancer using ICD-9-CM codes. Both are considered secondary diagnoses. Comorbidities may affect treatment decisions and influence patient outcomes. Information on comorbidities is used to adjust outcome statistics when evaluating patient survival and other outcomes. Complications may be related to the quality-of-care. .. NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 42108-1 measure?
This code measures Comorbidities and complications 3 in ^Patient. 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.