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Question 20061042
Inquiry Details
References:
2004 SEER Manual, 169
Question:
First Course Treatment--Lymphoma: Should the use of proton pump inhibitors be coded as treatment for lymphoma primaries in patients with H Pylori?
Discussion:
Answer:
No, do not code proton pump inhibitors as treatment. These are used for gastric acid suppression. Proton pump inhibitors are used to treat symptoms, not the lymphoma itself.
Cancer Site Category:
Lymphoma
Data Item Category:
First course treatment
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2006
