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Definition

A code set representing sources of cancer diagnosis.

Representation

Data Type Number
Format N
Maximum character length 1

Values

Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Supplementary Values 9 Unknown.

Comments

Guide for use:

CODES 1 - 4

Non-microscopic.

CODES 5 - 8

Microscopic.

CODE 9

Other.

Comments:
In a hospital setting this metadata item should be collected on the most valid basis of diagnosis at this admission. If more than one diagnosis technique is used during an admission, select the higher code from 1 to 8.

References

Related content

Relation Count
Data Elements implementing this Value Domain 3