EOD Primary Tumor

Notes

**Note:** Extrathyroidal extension includes minor (microscopic) extension through the thyroid capsule which is identified only on microscopic examination (see code 200) to gross (macroscopic) extrathyroidal extension, which is documented in the operative report and involves major structures (see codes 300, 400, 600, and 700). * If the only information available is “extrathyroidal extension” and cannot determine whether it is microscopic or gross, code 200. * If the only information is “gross extrathyroidal extension” and the involvement of major structures cannot be determined, code 750.
Code Description SS2018 T
000 In situ, intraepithelial, noninvasive IS
100 Single invasive tumor confined/limited to thyroid Multiple foci confined/limited to thyroid Into thyroid capsule, but not beyond Confined/limited to thyroid, NOS Localized, NOS L
200 Microscopic extrathyroidal extension Extrathyroidal extension, NOS RE
300 Gross extrathyroidal extension invading - Pericapsular soft tissue/connective tissue - Strap muscle(s) + Omohyoid + Sternohyoid + Sternothyroid + Thyrohyoid RE
400 Gross extrathyroidal extension invading - Cricoid cartilage - Esophagus - Larynx - Parathyroid - Recurrent laryngeal nerve - Sternocleidomastoid muscle - Subcutaneous soft tissues - Trachea - Vagus nerve RE
600 Gross extrathyroidal extension invading - Blood vessel(s) (major) + Carotid artery (encased) + Jugular vein + Thyroid artery or vein - Thyroid cartilage - Tumor described as "FIXED to adjacent tissues" RE
700 Gross extrathyroidal extension invading - Bone - Mediastinal tissues - Prevertebral fascia - Skeletal muscle, other than strap or sternocleidomastoid muscle Further contiguous extension D
750 Gross extrathyroidal extension, NOS RE
800 No evidence of primary tumor U
999 Unknown; extension not stated Primary tumor cannot be assessed Not documented in patient record Death Certificate Only U
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