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Definition
The ICD-10-AM (6th 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 (5th 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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| Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 0 |