59499-4
ClinicalCollaborative staging site-specific factor 17 Cancer
Definition
This data item belongs to the Collaborative Stage (CS) Data Collection System. The Collaborative Stage Data Collection System is based on the <i>AJCC Cancer Staging Manual</i>, 6th and 7th editions. The "CS Site-Specific Factor"items (1-25) are used to code additional site-specific information needed to derive TNM or AJCC stage, or to code prognostic factors that have an effect on stage or survival. Some site-specific information that was formerly recorded in "EOD-Tumor Size"[780] (Breslow's Thickness for melanoma; HIV/AIDS status for lymphoma) is now also in "CS Site-Specific Factor"items. Effective for cases diagnosed 2010+... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 12
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Collaborative staging site-specific factor 17
Property
Prid
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Cancer.XXX
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
CS site-specific factor 17 Cancer
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 59499-4?
LOINC code 59499-4 identifies "Collaborative staging site-specific factor 17 Cancer". This data item belongs to the Collaborative Stage (CS) Data Collection System. The Collaborative Stage Data Collection System is based on the <i>AJCC Cancer Staging Manual</i>, 6th and 7th editions. The "CS Site-Specific Factor"items (1-25) are used to code additional site-specific information needed to derive TNM or AJCC stage, or to code prognostic factors that have an effect on stage or survival. Some site-specific information that was formerly recorded in "EOD-Tumor Size"[780] (Breslow's Thickness for melanoma; HIV/AIDS status for lymphoma) is now also in "CS Site-Specific Factor"items. Effective for cases diagnosed 2010+... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 12
What does 59499-4 measure?
This code measures Collaborative staging site-specific factor 17 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.