Organization

Field Name

ID

Required

KCR

Zip Code at Diag (DiagZipCode)

30290

yes

NAACCR

Addr at DX--Postal Code

100

yes

KCR

Zip Ext at Diag (DiagZipExt)

30300

no

NAACCR

Addr at DX--Postal Code

100

no


Field Length:  9

These fields are automatically filled in with the ZIP code entered in Items 10100-10110 (Current ZIP Code).  Note that if the patient has multiple tumors, the ZIP code may be different for subsequent primaries.

The address is a part of the patient's demographic data and has multiple uses. It will provide a referral pattern report and allow analysis of cancer clusters or environmental studies. This data may be corrected, but never update the address at diagnosis if the patient moves. Changing this field would destroy its usefulness.  If it is necessary to edit this field, follow the ZIP code guidelines in Items 10100-10110.