Regional Nodes Positive
This input is used for staging
Notes
**Note:** Record this field even if there has been preoperative treatment. See the [SEER Program Coding Manual](https://seer.cancer.gov/tools/codingmanuals/index.html) for coding instructions.Default
99NAACCR Item
NAACCR #820| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 00 | All nodes examined negative |
| 01-89 | 1 - 89 nodes positive (code exact number of nodes positive) |
| 90 | 90 or more nodes positive |
| 95 | Positive aspiration or core biopsy of lymph node(s) |
| 97 | Positive nodes - number unspecified |
| 98 | No nodes examined |
| 99 | Unknown if nodes are positive; not applicable Not documented in medical record |