EOD Primary Tumor

Code Description SS2018 T
100

Any size tumor

  • Confined to site of origin
  • Localized, NOS
L
200

Any size tumor with extension to

All sites

  • Adjacent connective tissue, NOS
  • Adjacent organs/structures, NOS
  • Bone/cartilage

Retroperitoneum (C480)

  • Adrenal(s) (suprarenal gland(s))
  • Aorta
  • Colon (ascending and descending)
  • Kidney(s)
  • Pancreas
  • Vena cava
  • Vertebra

Peritoneum (C481, C482, C488)

  • Colon (except ascending and descending colon)
  • Esophagus
  • Gallbladder
  • Liver
  • Small intestine
  • Spleen
  • Stomach
RE
700

Peritoneum (C481, C482, C488)

  • Colon (ascending and descending colon)

Further contiguous extension

D
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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