42120-6
ClinicalDate radiation ended Cancer
Definition
The date on which the patient completes or receives the last radiation treatment at any facility. See page 81 for date format. The length of time over which radiation therapy is administered to a patient is a factor in tumor control and treatment morbidity. It is useful in evaluating the quality-of-care and the success of patient support programs designed to maintain continuity of treatment... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Date radiation ended
Property
TmStp
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Cancer.XXX
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Date rad ended Cancer
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 42120-6?
LOINC code 42120-6 identifies "Date radiation ended Cancer". The date on which the patient completes or receives the last radiation treatment at any facility. See page 81 for date format. The length of time over which radiation therapy is administered to a patient is a factor in tumor control and treatment morbidity. It is useful in evaluating the quality-of-care and the success of patient support programs designed to maintain continuity of treatment... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 42120-6 measure?
This code measures Date radiation ended 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.