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Total regional lymph nodes examined N[N]

Definition

The total number of regional lymph nodes examined by the pathologist.

Representation

Data Type Number
Format N[N]
Maximum character length 2

Comments

Guide for use:

CODE 95 No regional lymph node(s) removed, but aspiration of regional lymph node(s) was performed

No regional lymph node(s) removed, but aspiration of regional lymph node(s) was performed, is used for a lymph node aspiration when cytology or histology is positive for malignant cells.

CODE 99 Unknown; not stated; death certificate only

Unknown; not stated; death certificate only, is used if information about regional lymph nodes is unknown or if the field is not applicable for that site or histology.

References


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