42119-8
ClinicalBoost radiation dose [Energy/mass]
Definition
Records the additional dose delivered to that part of the treatment volume encompassed by the boost fields or devices. The unit of measure is centiGray (cGy). To evaluate patterns of radiation oncology care, it is necessary to describe the prescribed boost radiation dose. As in chemotherapy, outcomes are strongly related to the dose delivered... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Boost radiation dose
Property
EngCnt
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Dose
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Boost radiation dose
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 42119-8?
LOINC code 42119-8 identifies "Boost radiation dose [Energy/mass]". Records the additional dose delivered to that part of the treatment volume encompassed by the boost fields or devices. The unit of measure is centiGray (cGy). To evaluate patterns of radiation oncology care, it is necessary to describe the prescribed boost radiation dose. As in chemotherapy, outcomes are strongly related to the dose delivered... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 42119-8 measure?
This code measures Boost radiation dose in Dose. 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.