SEER Inquiry System - Report
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Question 20010124
Inquiry Details
References:
#1: 2004 SEER Manual, 182-201
#2: SEER Program Code Man, 3rd Ed, 134a-139e
Question:
First Course Treatment: What code is used to represent each treatment modality field when there is no indication that a particular modality of treatment was recommended or started?
Discussion:
Answer:
Code the individual treatment fields to 0 or 00 [None] when the modality is not addressed in the treatment plan (or when a treatment plan is lacking) and there is no indication that a particular modality of treatment was recommended or started.
Cancer Site Category:
N/A
Data Item Category:
First course treatment
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2001