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Question 20031052
Inquiry Details
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
