SEER Inquiry System - Report
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Question 20091109
Inquiry Details
References:
2007 SEER Manual, C-242, C-251, C-305. Appendix C
Question:
Surgery of Primary Site - - Esophagus/Stomach/Colon: Is an endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for an esophagus, stomach or colon malignancy coded to 20 [local tumor excision, NOS] or to a more specific code such as 22 [local tumor excision combined with electrocautery]?
Discussion:
Answer:
Assign code 20 [local tumor excision, NOS] for a procedure described as an esophagus stomach or colon endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), NOS. If there is additional information specifying electrocautery, laser or PDT (for example), assign a more specific code.
Cancer Site Category:
N/A
Data Item Category:
Surgery of Primary Site
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2009