Improve Cancer Registry Data with Comprehensive Secondary Diagnosis Documentation
This TIP card is an essential resource for cancer registrars, designed to enhance the completeness of patient records and improve the quality of cancer registry data. By accurately documenting secondary diagnoses, cancer registrars can ensure more effective tracking and management of comorbid conditions, ultimately supporting better patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Lists the top 15 secondary diagnosis codes commonly encountered in cancer patients, conditions that can drastically impact treatment and outcomes.
- Comorbidities such as Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease are included, highlighting conditions that cancer registrars must document for comprehensive patient profiles.
- Conditions like HIV, epilepsy, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are listed due to their potential to complicate cancer treatment and patient care.
- Tracking conditions like abnormal weight loss, fractures, and adverse drug effects is crucial for understanding treatment complications and patient quality of life.
- The document also includes specific cancer history codes, such as personal histories of breast and ovarian cancer, ensuring registrars capture relevant past medical information for ongoing cancer management.
