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Intention of treatment code N

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Definition

A code set representing the intention of the treatment for a disease.

Representation

Data Type Number
Format N
Maximum character length 1

Values

Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Permissible Values 1 Prophylactic
2 Curative
3 Palliative
Supplementary Values 9 Not stated/inadequately described

Comments

Guide for use:

CODE 1 Prophylactic

This code is used for treatment to prevent the occurrence or spread of disease.

CODE 2 Curative

This code is used when treatment is given for control of the disease.

CODE 3 Palliative

This code is used when treatment is given primarily for the purpose of pain control. Other benefits of the treatment are considered secondary contributions to quality of life.

CODE 9 Not stated/inadequately described

This code is used when treatment was administered and the intention was not stated or was inadequately described. This code is not intended for use in primary data collection but can be assigned for reporting purposes where there is missing data.

References


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Data Elements implementing this Value Domain 2