EOD Primary Tumor

Notes

**Note:** **Benign/Borderline** * Benign (/0) or Borderline (/1) tumors are always coded to 050 regardless of size or extension to adjacent sites.
Code Description SS2018 T
000 In situ, intraepithelial, noninvasive IS
050 Benign or borderline tumor * Behavior is /0 or /1 B
100 Invasive tumor confined to gland of origin Localized, NOS L
200 Adjacent connective/soft tissue Adjacent organ(s)/structure(s) for pituitary and craniopharyngeal duct** - Cavernous sinus - Infundibulum - Pons - Sphenoid body and sinuses Adjacent organ(s)/structure(s) for pineal - Infratentorial and central brain RE
700 Further contiguous extension D
800 No evidence of primary tumor U
999 Unknown; extension not stated Primary tumor cannot be assessed Not documented in medical record Death Certificate Only U
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