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Length: 4
Source of Standard: SEER/CoC
Section Name: Treatment-1st Course
Year Implemented: 2023
Version Implemented: 23
Record Types: A, M, C, I

XML NAACCR ID: rxSummSurgPrimSite2023

Parent XML Element: Tumor

Alternate Names:

  • Surgery of Primary Site

Required Status:

NPCR Collect: R - Required
CoC Collect: R - Required
SEER Collect: R - Required
CCCR Collect: . - No recommendations

Description:

Surgery of Primary Site describes a surgical procedure that removes and/or destroys tissue of the primary site that is performed as part of the initial diagnostic and staging work-up or first course of therapy.

Rationale:

This data item can be used to compare the efficacy of treatment options.

Format:

Alphanumeric

Item Data Type:

mixed

Allowable Values

A000, A200-A990, B000, B200-B990, Blank

Code Heading:

Codes

Refer to latest version of the Store manual.
Also see Surgery Codes and Surgery Codes Crosswalks: https://www.naaccr.org/crosswalks-interoperability/