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References:

2004 SEER Manual, C-440. Appendix C

Question:

Surgery of Primary Site--Skin: What surgery code is used to reflect the amputation of a finger for subungual melanoma?

Discussion:

Answer:

47 [Wide excision or reexcision of lesion or minor (local) amputation with margins greater than 2cm] is the correct surgery code for amputation of a finger for melanoma.

Cancer Site Category:

Skin

Data Item Category:

Surgery of Primary Site

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2005