42124-8
ClinicalPalliative procedure at this facility Cancer
Definition
Identifies care provided at this facility in an effort to palliate or alleviate symptoms. Palliative procedures are performed to relieve symptoms and may include surgery, radiation therapy, systemic therapy (chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or other systemic drugs), and/or pain management therapy. This data item allows reporting facilities to track care that is considered palliative rather than diagnostic or curative intent... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Palliative procedure at this facility
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Cancer.XXX
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Palliative proc Cancer
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 42124-8?
LOINC code 42124-8 identifies "Palliative procedure at this facility Cancer". Identifies care provided at this facility in an effort to palliate or alleviate symptoms. Palliative procedures are performed to relieve symptoms and may include surgery, radiation therapy, systemic therapy (chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or other systemic drugs), and/or pain management therapy. This data item allows reporting facilities to track care that is considered palliative rather than diagnostic or curative intent... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
What does 42124-8 measure?
This code measures Palliative procedure at this facility 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.