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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