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Definition

The ICD-10-AM (3rd edition) code set representing the site of origin of a tumour, as opposed to the secondary or metastatic sites.

Representation

Data Type String
Format ANN{.N[N]}
Maximum character length 6

Comments

Guide for use:
Report the primary site of cancer, if known, for patients who have been diagnosed with a cancer. In ICD-10-AM (3rd edition), primary site is identified using a single 4 digit code Cxx.x or Dxx.x.

References

International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision (ICD-10)
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