Item # Length Source of Standard Year Implemented Version Implemented Year Retired Version Retired
2,170 10 NAACCR 2011 12.2

NAACCR XML: Tumor.vendorName

Description

System-generated. Name of the computer services vendor who programmed the system submitting the data. Abbreviate as necessary and keep a consistent name throughout all submissions. Include software version number where available. Code is self-assigned by vendor.

Rationale

This is used to track which vendor and which software version submitted the case. It helps define the source and extent of a problem discovered in data submitted by a software provider.