| Organization | Field Name | ID | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
KCR | Phase III Number of Fractions (RadP3FractionNum) | 50449 | yes |
CoC | Phase III Number of Fractions | yes |
Description
Records the total number of fractions (treatment sessions) delivered to the patient in the third phase of radiation during the first course of treatment. This data item is required for CoC-accredited facilities for cases diagnosed as of 01/01/2018. Blanks allowed if no Phase III radiation treatment administered.
Rationale
Radiation therapy is delivered in one or more phases with each phase spread out over a number of fractions (treatment sessions). It is necessary to capture information describing the number of fraction(s) to evaluate patterns of radiation oncology care.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 000 | No radiation treatment |
| 001-998 | Number of fractions administered to the patient during the third phase of radiation therapy. |
| 999 | Phase III Radiation therapy was administered, but the number of fractions is unknown; It is unknown whether radiation therapy was administered. |
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