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Data Standards and Data Dictionary

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Length: 4
Source of Standard: NAACCR
Section Name: Stage/Prognostic Factors
Year Implemented: 2018
Version Implemented: 18
Record Types: A, M, C, I

XML NAACCR ID: ajccId

Parent XML Element: Tumor

Required Status:

NPCR Collect: . - No recommendations
CoC Collect: D - Derived
SEER Collect: D - Derived
CCCR Collect: R* - Required, when available

Description:

The values for this data item are based on the chapters of the AJCC manual and will be derived primarily from the site/histology fields and other data items as required. IDs are assigned to cases for which AJCC staging is applicable. When staging is not applicable, code ‘XX’ is used.

Rationale:

This data item will be used to create an efficient process for running TNM Edits.

Item Data Type:

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Code Notes:

Each Site-Specific Data Item (SSDI) applies only to selected primary sites, histologies, and years of diagnosis. Depending on applicability and standard-setter requirements, SSDIs may be left blank.