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  • Record histology using the ICD-O-3 codes in the Numeric Lists/Morphology section (ICD-O-3, pp. 69-104) and in the Alphabetic Index (ICD-O-3, pp. 105-218).

  • Follow the coding rules outlined on pages 20 through 40 of ICD-O-3. 

  • Use the SEER 2007 Multiple Primary and Histology Coding Rules when coding the histology for reportable solid malignant tumors.  These rules are effective for cases diagnosed January 1, 2007, or later.  Do not use these rules to abstract cases diagnosed prior to this date; for these cases, see the section below entitled "Rules for Coding Histology Prior to 2007."

  • Use the Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Neoplasm Case Reportability and Coding Manual and the Hematopoietic Database when coding histology for reportable hematopoietic and lymphoid malignancies diagnosed January 1, 2010 onward.  NOTE:  The Hematopoietic Database contains additional histologies which are not found in ICD-O-3, but are valid for use from 2010 forward.  

  • Review all pathology reports.

  • Code the final pathologic diagnosis.

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