LOINC Code 21828-9: Cancer registry NAACCR message
21828-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Cancer registry NAACCR message in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Cancer registry. It is commonly used with the system or sample type NAACCR message.
What is this code?
LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Cancer registry. It is commonly used with the system or sample type NAACCR message.
When is it used?
- Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
- May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
- Status: ACTIVE
What it does not mean
- The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.
Key facts
- Cancer registry NAACCR message
- Cancer registry
- A computer-generated code that best describes the type of registry generating the record; used when cases are pooled from multiple registries (a hospital-based registry reporting to a state should have a "3" in this field). Facilitates tracking of data sources when data from multiple registries are pooled... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
- Nominal; North American Association of Central Cancer Registries; Oncology; Point in time; Random; TUMOR REGISTRY(NAACCR); Typ
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.
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