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| Organization | Field Name | ID | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCR | Regional Nodes Examined | 30590 | Yes |
| NAACCR | Regional Nodes Examined | 830 | Yes |
Field Length: 2
Description
Regional Nodes Examinedrecords the total number of regional lymph nodes that were removed and
examined by the pathologist. This data item must be collected on all cases
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 00 | No nodes were examined |
| 01-89 | 1-89 nodes are examined (code exact number of nodes examined) |
| 90 | 90 or more nodes were examined |
| 95 | No regional nodes were removed, but aspiration OR core biopsyregional nodes was performed |
| 96 | Regional lymph node removal was documented as a sampling, and the number of nodes is unknown/not stated |
| 97 | Regional lymph node removal was documented as a dissection, and the number of nodes is unknown/not stated |
| 98 | Regional lymph nodes were surgically removed, but the number of lymph nodes is unknown/not stated and not documented as a sampling or dissection; nodes were examined, but the number is unknown |
| 99 | It is unknown whether nodes are examined; not stated in patient record |
Coding Instructions
1.Regional lymph nodes only.Record information only about regional lymph nodes in this data item.
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