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 |