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References:

2007 SEER Manual, 180

Question:

First Course Treatment--Melanoma: How and where is the excision for an in-transit metastasis coded if the in-transit metastasis is coded in CS Lymph Nodes? See Discussion.

Discussion:

Excision of skin of scalp nodule reveals in transit metastasis of melanoma. Patient also has lung metastasis and begins systemic treatment. No primary tumor identified.

Answer:

Code the excision in Surgical Procedure of Other Site because no primary tumor was identified.

Cancer Site Category:

Melanoma

Data Item Category:

First course treatment

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2007