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Length: 1
Source of Standard: CoC
Section Name: Follow-up/Recurrence/Death
Record Types: A, M, C, I
XML NAACCR ID: followUpSource
Parent XML Element: Tumor
Alternate Names:
- Follow-Up Method (pre-96 CoC)
Required Status:
NPCR Collect: R* - Required, when available
CoC Collect: R - Required
SEER Collect: R* - Required, when available
CCCR Collect: . - No recommendations
Description:
Records the source from which the latest follow-up information was obtained.
Rationale:
For registries performing follow-up, this field helps evaluate the success rates of various methods of follow-up. It also can be used to report to institutions the source of follow-up information that is sent to them. When there is a conflict in follow-up information, knowing the source can help resolve the inconsistency.
Item Data Type:
digits
Allowable Values
0-5, 7-9
Codes:
0 |
Reported hospitalization |
|---|---|
1 |
Readmission |
2 |
Physician |
3 |
Patient |
4 |
Department of Motor Vehicles |
5 |
Medicare/Medicaid file |
7 |
Death certificate |
8 |
Other |
9 |
Unknown, not stated in patient record |