LOINC Code 21974-1: Surgery reconstruction Cancer Rx

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 Surgery reconstruction. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Subsequent cancer Rx.

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

• Surgery reconstruction Cancer Rx
• Surgery reconstruction
• Code for surgical procedure done to reconstruct, restore, or improve shape and appearance or function of body structures that are missing, defective, damaged, or misshapen by cancer or therapies. Reconstructive/restorative procedures are coded here when started after the first course of therapy. Central registries currently collecting this data item should follow the 1998 ROADS Manual coding instructions. For reconstructive/restorative procedures started during the first course of therapy, see RX Summ--Reconstruct 1st [1330]. See also RX Summ--Surgery Type [1640]... NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
• CA; Identity or presence; Nominal; Oncology; Point in time; Random; Surg; Treatment; TUMOR REGISTRY(NAACCR)

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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