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Question 20091077
Inquiry Details
References:
2007 SEER Manual, 134, 136-139
Question:
CS Site Specific Factor--Head & Neck: Can SSF 1-6 be coded using clinical information only, or does the source of information for lymph nodes need to be pathological?
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.CS Site Specific Factors 1 through 6 for head and neck sites may be coded using either clinical or pathologic information.
Cancer Site Category:
Head & Neck
Data Item Category:
N/A
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2009
