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Question 20081032
Inquiry Details
References:
2007 SEER Manual, 185
Question:
Radiation Therapy--Breast: If hospital records indicate that a mammocyte intracavitary radiation therapy device was placed in the breast, but there is no follow-up documentation of radiation actually being given, should we code radiation 2 (implants) or 8 (recommended, unknown if given)?
Discussion:
Answer:
Assign code 8 [recommended, unknown if administered]. Check this case periodically, and others coded 8. Update if further information becomes available.
Cancer Site Category:
Breast
Data Item Category:
Radiation Therapy
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2008
