Defined Activity Category Code

Definition 1

A coded value specifying a classification of activities. (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 2

A coded value specifying a classification of activities. EXAMPLE(S): In the case where categoryCode = "anti-cancer treatment", the subcategoryCode may = "radiotherapy", and the nameCode may = "external beam radiotherapy". In Procedure, categoryCode may = "abdominal surgery". In AdministrativeActivity, the categoryCode may = "Disposition" (off study, epoch completion), "Milestone" (informed consent, enrollment, registry, randomization) or "Other" (unblinding) activities. For lab procedures, categoryCode may = "hematology", "urinalysis", or "chemistry". NOTE(S): Theoretically speaking, the categoryCode should be derivable from the subcategoryCode, however if there may only be a category and not a subcategory, then both attributes must be present in the model. (NCI Thesaurus/BRIDG)

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