This flag identifies the type of data submission from reporting facilities to the CoC National Cancer Database (NCDB). This data item is required for CoC-accredited facilities with submission starting 01/01/2018. Update: As of 01/01/2021, this item will no longer be required by CoC.
CoC-accredited hospitals make multiple data submissions for various reasons:
- Rapid Quality Reporting System (current, generally incomplete cases)
- NCDB Call for Data (older, complete cases)
The NCDB is moving to submission of data via a single data portal rather than the current separate data portals for RQRS and NCDB. This data item will facilitate identification of the purpose of the data submission at the receiving end.
This item is no longer required by CoC.