NAACCR Item #3811: Anemia

Item # Length Source of Standard Year Implemented Version Implemented Year Retired Version Retired
3811 1 NAACCR 2018 18

NAACCR XML: Tumor.anemia

Alternate Names
   RAI Classification: Anemia
Description
Anemia is defined by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood. In staging of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL/SLL), anemia is defined as Hgb less than 11.0 g/dL.
Rationale
Anemia is a prognostic factor required for staging of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL) in AJCC 8th edition, Chapter 79, Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas.
Codes
0Anemia not present
Hgb >=11.0 g/dL

Physician states Rai Stage 0-II
1Anemia present
Hgb <11.0 g/dL
5Not applicable: Primary site is not C421
6Lab value unknown, physician states patient is anemic

Physician states Rai Stage III
7Test ordered, results not in chart
9Not documented in medical record
Anemia not assessed or unknown if assessed
No Rai stage is documented in the record and there is no documentation of anemia
Physician states Rai stage IV and there is no documentation of anemia
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