SEER Inquiry System - Report
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Question 20061114
Inquiry Details
References:
#1: ICD-O-3
#2: WHO Class Skin Tumors, 68-69. 2006
Question:
Histology (Pre-2007)--Melanoma: How is a "plaque-like nodular spitzoid malignant melanoma" coded?
Discussion:
Answer:
For tumors diagnosed prior to 2007:
Code histology to 8721 [nodular melanoma]. Essentially, "plaque-like nodular spitzoid malignant melanoma" is nodular melanoma. Code 8721 is the most specific ICD-O-3 histology code available for this diagnosis.
For tumors diagnosed 2007 or later, refer to the MP/H rules. If there are still questions about how this type of tumor should be coded, submit a new question to SINQ and include the difficulties you are encountering in applying the MP/H rules.
Cancer Site Category:
Melanoma
Data Item Category:
Histology
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2006