NAACCR Item #3929: Separate Tumor Nodules

Item # Length Source of Standard Year Implemented Version Implemented Year Retired Version Retired
3,929 1 NAACCR 2018 18

NAACCR XML: Tumor.separateTumorNodules

Description

"Separate tumor nodules" refers to what is conceptually a single tumor with intrapulmonary metastasis in the ipsilateral (same) lung. Their presence in the same or different lobes of lung from the primary tumor affects the T and M categories.

Rationale

This data item was previously collected for Lung, SSF# 1 and at least one standard setter is continuing to collect it.

Codes

0No separate tumor nodules; single tumor only Separate tumor nodules of same histologic type not identified/not present Intrapulmonary metastasis not identified/not present Multiple nodules described as multiple foci of adenocarcinoma in situ or minimally invasive adenocarcinoma
1Separate tumor nodules of same histologic type in ipsilateral lung, same lobe
2Separate tumor nodules of same histologic type in ipsilateral lung, different lobe
3Separate tumor nodules of same histologic type in ipsilateral lung, same AND different lobes
4Separate tumor nodules of same histologic type in ipsilateral lung, unknown if same or different lobe(s)
7Multiple nodules or foci of tumor present, not classifiable based on notes 3 and 4
8Not applicable: Information not collected for this case (If this item is required by your standard setter, use of code 8 will result in an edit error.)
9Not documented in medical record Primary tumor is in situ Separate Tumor Nodules not assessed or unknown if assessed

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