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Question 20051114
Inquiry Details
References:
2004 SEER Manual, C-229
Question:
Surgery of Primary Site--Colon: In the absence of detailed operative or pathology report descriptions of the specific segment(s) of the colon removed, should a hemicolectomy be coded if stated by the surgeon to be such?
Discussion:
Answer:
Yes, code hemicolectomy as stated by the surgeon when there is no conflicting or additional information avaliable.
Cancer Site Category:
Colon
Data Item Category:
Surgery of Primary Site
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2005
