LOINC Code 42053-9: 3rd course biological response modifier therapy 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 3rd course treatment.biological response modifier therapy. 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

• 3rd course biological response modifier therapy Cancer Rx
• 3rd course treatment.biological response modifier therapy
• Codes for the type of biological response modifier therapy given as part of the second course of treatment. Central registries currently collecting this data item should follow the 1998 ROADS Manual coding instructions. The codes are the same as those for Immunotherapy, 1998 ROADS Manual, p. 243.. NAACCR Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11
• 3rd course BRM; 3rd course Tx; BRM; CA; Identity or presence; Nominal; Oncology; Point in time; Random; Treatment; TUMOR REGISTRY(NAACCR); Tx

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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