SEER Inquiry System - Report
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Question 20091034
Inquiry Details
References:
2007 SEER Manual, C-695. Appendix C, Note 3
Question:
CS Extension--Ovary: How are the following terms coded when they are described in the medical record without any other qualifying information? Seeding, talcum powder appearance, salting, miliary, and studding.
Discussion:
Answer:
This answer was provided in the context of CSv1 coding guidelines. The response may not be used after your registry database has been converted to CSv2.Seeding, talcum powder appearance, salting and studding are synonymous with implants. When the size of implants is not stated, but operative report and scans state "seeding," "talcum powder appearance," "salting," and "studding" the CS extension code choice will depend on the location of the seeding, talcum powder appearance, salting, or studding.
The word "miliary" is not documented as a synonym for implants.
The term miliary does not affect the CS extension code choice according to the current CS instructions.
Cancer Site Category:
Ovary
Data Item Category:
N/A
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2009