NAACCR Item #1320: RX Summ--Surgical Margins
| Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | Year Retired | Version Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1320 | 1 | CoC | None | None |
NAACCR XML:
Tumor.rxSummSurgicalMargins
Alternate Names
- Surgical Margins (CoC)
- Residual Primary Tumor Following Cancer-Directed Surgery (pre-96 CoC)
Description
Codes describe the final status of surgical margins after resection of the primary tumor. See also RX Summ--Surg Prim Site [1290].
Rationale
This item serves as a quality measure for pathology reports, is used for staging, and may be a prognostic factor in recurrence. This item is not limited to cases that have been staged. It applies to all cases that have a surgical procedure of the primary site.
Codes
| 0 | No residual tumor |
| 1 | Residual tumor, NOS |
| 2 | Microscopic residual tumor |
| 3 | Macroscopic residual tumor |
| 7 | Margins not evaluable |
| 8 | No primary site surgery |
| 9 | Unknown or not applicable |
Code Notes
*Note:* Codes were site specific (1998-2002), and have been changed to be generic across all disease sites.