LOINC Code 84875-4: Tumor perforation [Type]

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 Tumor perforation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tumor.

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
• Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• Tumor perforation [Type]
• Tumor perforation
• The surgeon's assessment of the nature of the perforation through the tumor. The type of tumor perforation is a prognostic factor in determining postoperative mortality and long-term survival. Perforation away from the tumor, related to colonic obstruction by the tumor, should be distinguished from perforation through the tumor. Perforation occurring during the course of surgery should be differentiated from the colonic obstructon and should be identified as such by the surgeon. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Colorectal Cancer Structured Reporting Protocol (2nd Edition, 2012) developed by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA).
• Cancer; Nominal; ONCOLOGY; Point in time; Random; tumors; tumour; tumours; 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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