Reconstruction (ROADS)

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This data field applies only to cancers diagnosed for 2003. Collection of this data item was discontinued as of 1/1/2003 with FORDS implementation. Only breast reconstruction continues to be recorded and this is captured in the Surgery at Primary Site-FORDS code.

"Reconstruction/Restoration" is a surgical procedure that improves the shape and appearance or function of body structures that are missing, defective, damaged, or misshapen by cancer or cancer-directed therapies. It must be a restoration of primary site or organ.

"Reconstruction/Restoration - First Course" is limited to procedures started during the first course of therapy. Some reconstructive/restorative procedures involve several surgical events. Code as "Reconstructive/Restoration - First Course" if the first event occurred during the first course of treatment.

Each site-specific surgery code scheme in Appendix G - Surgery Codes-ROADS has either a list of reconstructive/restorative procedures or codes that define specific procedures. Code only those procedures listed under each site.

Reconstructive/restorative procedures may be performed after first course of therapy is complete. Code these procedures in this field with therapy course is "S" for subsequent therapy.