* indicates required field
Length: 40
Source of Standard: SEER
Section Name: Patient-Confidential
Record Types: A, M, C
XML NAACCR ID: nameMiddle
Parent XML Element: Patient
Alternate Names:
- Middle Name (CoC)
- Middle Initial (pre-96 CoC)
Required Status:
NPCR Collect: R - Required
CoC Collect: . - No recommendations
SEER Collect: R - Required
CCCR Collect: R* - Required, when available
Description:
Middle name or, if middle name is unavailable, middle initial of the patient.
General Notes:
Note: Refer to the SEER Program Coding and Staging Manual.
Format:
Mixed case, left justified. Truncate name if more than 40 characters long.
Item Data Type:
text
Allowable Values
Blanks, spaces, hyphens and apostrophes are allowed. Do not use other punctuation.