Alternate Name	Item#	Length	Source of Standard	Column #
	290	1	NPCR	215-215

Description
Code that best describes the source of occupation information provided on this patient. This is a central cancer registry data item (i.e., codes should be applied by a central or regional registry rather than collected from reporting facilities).

Rationale
Occupation information may come from a variety of sources. The most valid and reliable source of occupation information for patients has not yet been determined.

Codes

0	Unknown occupation/no occupation available
1	Reporting facility records
2	Death certificate
3	Interview
7	Other source
8	Not applicable, patient less than 14 years of age at diagnosis
9	Unknown source
Blank	Not collected