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Question 20051037
Inquiry Details
References:
#1: 2004 SEER Manual, C-705. Appendix C
#2: 2004 SEER Manual, 158
Question:
CS Site Specific Factor--Lymphoma: Can the International Prognostic Index (IPI) score be taken from a TNM form in the record? If so, what score would we code for "low" (0-1 points) and "high" (4-5 points)?
Discussion:
Answer:
This answer was provided in the context of CSv1 coding guidelines. The response may not be used after your registry database has been converted to CSv2.Yes, the IPI score from the TNM form can be used to code SSF 3. Without further information, code "low" as 000 [0 points]. Code "high" as 004 [4 points].
Cancer Site Category:
Lymphoma
Data Item Category:
N/A
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2005
