VI.3.6 Reason for No Radiation

Record the reason the patient did not undergo radiation treatment.

 

Coding Instructions:

 

Codes:

Code

Description

0

Radiation treatment performed.

1

Radiation treatment not performed because it was not a part of the planned first course treatment. Diagnosed at autopsy.

2

Radiation contraindicated because of other conditions or other patient risk factors (co-morbid conditions, advanced age, etc.).

5

Radiation treatment not performed because the patient died prior to planned or recommended treatment.

6

Radiation treatment was recommended but not performed. No reason was noted in the patient's record.

7

Radiation treatment was recommended but refused by the patient, family member or guardian. The refusal is noted in the patient's record.

8

Radiation recommended, unknown if done.

9

Unknown if radiation recommended or performed; death certificate only.

 

 

 

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