Data Last Updated: June 9, 2025

NAACCR Item #3926: Schema Discriminator 1

Item # Length Source of Standard Section Name Year Implemented Version Implemented XML NAACCR ID Parent XML Element
3926 1 NAACCR Stage/Prognostic Factors 2018 18 schemaDiscriminator1 Tumor
Required Status:

NPCR Collect: Required, site specific
CoC Collect: Required, site specific
SEER Collect: Required, site specific
CCCR Collect: Required, site specific; when available

Description
Captures additional information needed to generate AJCC ID [995] and Schema ID [3800] for some anatomic sites. Discriminators can be based on sub site, histology or other features which affect prognosis.
Rationale
A schema discriminator is used to assign AJCC ID [995] when site and histology alone are insufficient to identify the applicable AJCC staging method and to assign Schema ID [3800], which links each case to the appropriate SSDIs, Summary Stage and EOD data collection system.
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.