NAACCR Item #2820: CS Tumor Size/Ext Eval
| Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | Year Retired | Version Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2820 | 1 | AJCC | 2003 | 10 |
NAACCR XML:
Tumor.csTumorSizeExtEval
Alternate Names
- CS Tumor Size/Extension Evaluation
- CS TS/Ext-Eval
Description
Records how the codes for the two items CS Tumor Size [2800] and CS Extension [2810] were determined, based on the diagnostic methods employed.
Rationale
This item is used by Collaborative Staging to describe whether the staging basis for the TNM-T code is clinical or pathological and to record applicable prefix and suffix descriptors used with TNM staging.