* indicates required field
Length: 1
Source of Standard: NPCR
Section Name: Demographic
Record Types: A, M, C, I
XML NAACCR ID: occupationSource
Parent XML Element: Tumor
Required Status:
NPCR Collect: R* - Required, when available
CoC Collect: . - No recommendations
SEER Collect: . - No recommendations
CCCR Collect: . - No recommendations
Description:
Code that best describes the source of occupation information provided on this patient. This is a central cancer registry data item (i.e., codes should be applied by a central or regional registry rather than collected from reporting facilities).
Rationale:
Occupation information may come from a variety of sources. The most valid and reliable source of occupation information for patients has not yet been determined.
Item Data Type:
digits
Allowable Values
0-3, 7-9, blank
Codes:
0 |
Unknown occupation/no occupation available |
|---|---|
1 |
Reporting facility records |
2 |
Death certificate |
3 |
Interview |
7 |
Other source |
8 |
Not applicable, patient less than 14 years of age at diagnosis |
9 |
Unknown source |
Blank |
Not collected |