Item # Length Source of Standard Year Implemented Version Implemented Year Retired Version Retired
2,460 8 NAACCR

NAACCR XML: Tumor.physicianManaging

Alternate Names
   Managing Physician (CoC)
   Attending Physician (pre-96 CoC)
Description

Code for the physician who is responsible for the overall management of the patient during diagnosis and/or treatment for this cancer. Registry may use physicians’ medical license numbers or may create individual numbering systems.

Rationale

Used to monitor 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

99999999Managing physician unknown or ID number not assigned