
layout.fixed.naaccr.doc.naaccr21.physicianManaging.html Maven / Gradle / Ivy
Item #
Length
Source of Standard
Year Implemented
Version Implemented
Year Retired
Version Retired
Column #
2460
8
NAACCR
5025 - 5032
NAACCR XML: Tumor.physicianManaging
Alternate Names
Managing Physician (CoC)
Attending Physician (pre-96 CoC)
Description
Code for the physician who is responsible for the overall management of the patient during diagnosis and/or treatment for this cancer. Registry may use physicians’ medical license numbers or may create individual numbering systems.
Rationale
Used to monitor patient care.
Note: This item is not supported by CoC as of January 1, 2010, (the respective NPI item is required).
Codes in addition to medical license numbers or facility-generated codes
99999999
Managing physician unknown or ID number not assigned
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