NAACCR Item #3422: Derived AJCC-7 M Descript

Item # Length Source of Standard Year Implemented Version Implemented Year Retired Version Retired
3,422 1 AJCC 2010 12

NAACCR XML: Tumor.derivedAjcc7MDescript

Alternate Names
   Derived 7 M Descript Storage Code
Description

This item is the derived AJCC “M Descriptor” from coded fields using the CS algorithm. Effective for cases diagnosed 2010+.

Rationale

Derived AJCC-7 M Descript can be used in analysis to differentiate the timing of staging with respect to the treatment process.