Alternate Name Item # Length Source of Standard Column #
290 1 NPCR 215 - 215
Description
Code that best describes the source of occupation information provided on this patient. This is a central cancer registry data item (i.e., codes should be applied by a central or regional registry rather than collected from reporting facilities).
Rationale
Occupation information may come from a variety of sources. The most valid and reliable source of occupation information for patients has not yet been determined.
Codes
0 Unknown occupation/no occupation available
1 Reporting facility records
2 Death certificate
3 Interview
7 Other source
8 Not applicable, patient less than 14 years of age at diagnosis
9 Unknown source
Blank Not collected