Item # Length Source of Standard Year Implemented Version Implemented Year Retired Version Retired
2,500 8 CoC

NAACCR XML: Tumor.physician4

Alternate Names
   Other Physician (pre-96 CoC)
   Physician #4 (CoC)
Description

Code for another physician involved in the care of the patient. Registry may use physicians’ medical license numbers or may create individual numbering systems.

Rationale

Used to monitor patient medical oncology 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

99999999Physician is unknown or an identification number is not assigned
00000000None, no additional physician