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References:

Hem Abstract & Coding Guide, 28. May 2002, NCI/SEER

Question:

Other Cancer Directed Therapy--Hematopoietic, NOS: Is "aspirin" treatment for primary polycythemia? See discussion.

Discussion:

Aspirin is listed as treatment for "thrombocythemia" in the Abstracting and Coding Guide for the Hematopoietic Diseases but not for "primary polycythemia."

Answer:

Do not code aspirin as treatment for primary polycythemia (polycythemia vera).

Cancer Site Category:

N/A

Data Item Category:

Other therapy

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2002