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Question 20021183

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References:

ICD-O-3

Question:

Primary Site--Head & Neck: What site code is used to represent the following head and neck primary where there is not a clear statement of primary site? See discussion.

Discussion:

6/29/02: PE: 2-3 cm mass in the posterior pharynx that seems to arise from the right side of back of tongue.

6/29/02 CT soft tissue of neck: 3 cm right sided oropharyngeal mass, possibly arising from right tongue mass. There is near occlusion of airway at this level.

7/3/02 Excision of oropharyngeal tumor: Palpated mass could clearly be felt coming off the right lateral tongue in approximately the mid portion of the tongue near the tonsillar base.

Answer:

Code the Primary Site field to C02.9 [tongue, NOS], based on the information provided.

Cancer Site Category:

Head & Neck

Data Item Category:

Primary site

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2002