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References:

SEER Program Code Man, 3rd Ed, 111

Question:

Diagnostic Confirmation--Hematopoietic, NOS: Is a multiple myeloma diagnosed by an FNA of the lumbar spine (or any other non-bone marrow location) a diagnostic confirmation 1 or 2? See Description.

Discussion:

Does the rule on page 111 of the SEER Program Coding Manual, 3rd Edition, for code 1 apply to myelomas (in the same way it applies to leukemias)?

Answer:

Assign code 1 [Positive histology] for aspiration of bone marrow. This rule is not limited to leukemias.

Cancer Site Category:

N/A

Data Item Category:

Diagnostic confirmation

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2003