Lymph Nodes Status: Femoral-Inguinal, Para-aortic and Pelvic
Description
**RETIRED: DO NOT CODE** – this SSDI will be removed in the next update.
Notes
**Note 1:** This data item is no longer applicable for 2018+ once the v2022 software updates are implemented. Once the v2022 software updates are implemented, see the following
* LN Status: Femoral-Inguinal [NAACCR Data Item #3959]
* LN Status: Para-aortic [NAACCR Data Item #3958]
* LN Status: Pelvic [NAACCR Data Item #3957]
**Note 2:** Physician statement of femoral-inguinal, para-aortic and pelvic nodal status can be used to code this data item when no other information is available.
**Note 3:** Assign the highest applicable code (1-7) in the case of positive nodes.
**Note 4:** If a nodal station is in the area being imaged, biopsied, or in the surgical field and there is no mention of involvement, then assume that specific nodal station is negative.
**Note 5:** If there is no imaging, biopsy, or surgical work up, code 9.
**Note 6:** The assessment methods are recorded in
* Lymph Nodes Assessment Method Femoral-Inguinal [NAACCR Data Item #3871]
* Lymph Nodes Assessment Method Para-aortic [NAACCR Data Item #3872]
* Lymph Nodes Assessment Method Pelvic [NAACCR Data Item #3873]
Default
8
Metadata
SSDI 2018–2021