SEER Inquiry System - Question 20230014 Details

In the absence of information to the contrary, thyroid FNAs designated as Bethesda classification category VI are reportable. Thyroid FNAs designated as Bethesda classification category V are not reportable unless there is additional information confirming a reportable diagnosis. For both Bethesda V and VI, NCCN Guidelines recommend total thyroidectomy or lobectomy (depending on tumor size and nodal involvement) for the purposes of definitive diagnosis/treatment, so additional information should be available.

We will add this to the next version of the SEER manual.

In your example, nodule 1 Bethesda V is not reportable. Nodule 2 Bethesda VI is reportable.