SEER Inquiry System - Report
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Question 20010100
Inquiry Details
References:
#1: SEER Program Code Man, 3rd Ed, 101
#2: 2004 SEER Manual, 97
Question:
Grade, Differentiation--Lymphoma/Leukemia: What code is used to represent this field when the phenotype is combined B cell and T cell?
Discussion:
Answer:
For cases diagnosed prior to 1/1/2010:Code the Grade, Differentiation field to 9 [Cell type not determined, not stated or not applicable]. There is no combination code for B cell and T cell. There is also no hierarchy established for choosing one code over the other. Therefore coding such a case as a pure B cell or a pure T cell would misrepresent the phenotype.
For cases diagnosed 2010 forward, refer to the Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Neoplasm Case Reportability and Coding Manual and the Hematopoietic Database (Hematopoietic DB) provided by SEER on its website to research your question. If those resources do not adequately address your issue, submit a new question to SINQ.
Cancer Site Category:
Lymphoma
Data Item Category:
N/A
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2001