SEER Inquiry System - Question 20021187 Details

Typically, the final diagnosis of the reviewing pathologist is the one used to determine whether the case is considered SEER reportable. If two or more reviewing pathologists disagree as to whether the case should be considered reportable, determine reportability based on the following priority order:

1) If the patient is treated for cancer, the case is reportable.

2) If the patient is not treated for cancer, use the amended diagnosis on the original pathology report if the hospital pathologist considered the reviewing pathologists' opinions in establishing his new diagnosis.

3) If there is not an amended diagnosis for the original hospital pathology report, use the clinician's opinion regarding what the diagnosis is to determine whether the case is reportable.