SEER Inquiry System - Report
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Question 20010025
Inquiry Details
References:
#1: SEER PCM, 3rd Ed, Rev 1, F-30
#2: 2004 SEER Manual, C-563
Question:
Surgery of Primary Site--Prostate: What treatment code is used to represent prostate carcinoma treated with "high intensity focused ultrasound" (HIFU)?
Discussion:
Answer:
For cases diagnosed 1998 and later:
Code the Surgery of Primary Site field to 17 [Other method of local tumor destruction]. HIFU uses focused energy to destroy tissue. It is classified as a surgical procedure.
Cancer Site Category:
Prostate
Data Item Category:
Surgery of Primary Site
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2001