Organization | Field Name | ID | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
KCR | AJCC TNM Clin N Suffix (AJCC8TNMClinNSuffix) | 33153 | Yes |
AJCC | AJCC TNM Clin N Suffix | Yes |
Field length: 4
This field will be used for cases 01/01/2018 and forward.
Description
Detailed site-specific codes for the clinical N category suffix as defined by AJCC.
Rationale
CoC requires that AJCC TNM staging be used in its approved cancer programs. AJCC developed its staging system for evaluating trends in the treatment and control of cancer. This staging is used by physicians to estimate prognosis, to plan treatment, to evaluate new types of therapy, to analyze outcome, to design follow-up strategies, and to assess early detection results.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| (sn) | Sentinel node procedure with or without FNA or core needle biopsy |
| (f) | FNA or core needle biopsy only |
| Blank | No suffix needed or appropriate; not recorded |
Note: Refer to the current AJCC 8th edition Cancer Staging Manual for staging rules.
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