Data Last Updated: Oct. 15, 2024

Mitotic Count Uveal Melanoma

Description

Mitotic Count Uveal Melanoma, the number of mitoses per 40 high-power fields (HPF) based on pathological evaluation, is a prognostic factor for uveal melanoma. Mitotic count is collected for several different types of cancers. For melanomas of the choroids, ciliary body and iris, the standard measurement is the total number of mitoses per 40 high power fields (HPF at 40 times magnification) per 0.152 square millimeters.

Notes

**Note 1:** **Physician Statement** * Physician statement of mitotic count for a uveal melanoma can be used to code this data item when no other information is available. **Note 2:** **Mitotic count defined** * The number of mitoses per 40 high-power fields (HPF), reflects the potential aggressiveness or prognosis of uveal melanomas * This data item presumes the denominator of 40 HPF, so just the numerator (the mitotic count) is coded here. * For other schemas in which mitotic count is collected, the denominator may vary. **Note 3:** **High Power Field (HPF) defined** * An HPF usually has a magnification objective of 40 (a 40x field) * As described in the AJCC chapter on Uveal Melanomas, the typical field area is 0.152 square millimeters (mm2). **Note 4:** **Recording the results** * Record mitotic count to the nearest tenth as documented in the pathology report. * For example, a mitotic count of 6/40 HPF would be coded 6.0.
Code Description
0.0 0 mitoses per 40 high-power fields (HPF)
Mitoses absent, no mitoses present, no mitotic activity
0.1-99.9 0.1-99.9 mitosis per 40 HPF
XX.1 100 or more mitoses per 40 HPF
XX.2 Stated as low mitotic count or rate with no specific number
XX.3 Stated as high mitotic count or rate with no specific number
XX.4 Mitotic count described with denominator other than 40 HPF
XX.7 Test ordered, results not in chart
XX.8 Not applicable: Information not collected for this case
(If this information is required by your standard setter, use of code XX.8 may result in an edit error.)
XX.9 Not documented in medical record
Mitotic Count Uveal Melanoma not assessed or unknown if assessed