Item # Length Source of Standard Year Implemented Version Implemented Year Retired Version Retired
2,470 8 CoC

NAACCR XML: Tumor.physicianFollowUp

Alternate Names
   Follow-Up Physician (pre-96 CoC)
   Following Physician (CoC)
Description

Code for the physician currently responsible for the patient’s medical care. Registry may use physicians’ medical license numbers or may create individual numbering systems.

Rationale

Used to monitor post-treatment patient 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

99999999Follow-up physician unknown or ID number not assigned