Definition
The UICC TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours code set representing the absence or presence of distant metastasis.
Representation
| Data Type | String |
|---|---|
| Format | X[XX] |
| Maximum character length | 3 |
Values
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplementary Values | 997 | Not applicable | ||
| 998 | Unknown | |||
| 999 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
Valid M codes from the current edition of the UICC TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours.
Refer to the TNM Supplement: A commentary on uniform use, 3rd Edition for coding rules.
References
Wittekind C et al (Editors) 2003. International Union Against Cancer (UICC): TNM supplement: A commentary on uniform use, 3rd edition. Wiley-Blackwell.
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| Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 1 |