| Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | Year Retired | Version Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,296 | 2 | SEER/CoC | 1997 | 5.1 |
Codes for the number of regional lymph nodes examined in conjunction with surgery performed as part of the first-course treatment. This includes treatment given at all facilities as part of the first course of treatment. See also RX Summ--Scope Reg LN Sur [1292].
Codes
| 00 | No regional lymph nodes examined |
| 01 | One regional lymph node examined |
| 02 | Two regional lymph nodes examined |
| .. | |
| .. | |
| 90 | 90 or more regional lymph nodes examined |
| .. | |
| 95 | No regional lymph node(s) removed, but aspiration of regional lymph node(s) was performed |
| 96 | Regional lymph node removal documented as sampling, and number of lymph nodes unknown/not stated |
| 97 | Regional lymph node removal documented as a dissection, and number of lymph nodes unknown/not stated |
| 98 | Regional lymph nodes surgically removed, but number of lymph nodes unknown/not stated and not documented as sampling or dissection |
| 99 | Unknown; not stated; death certificate-only |
Note: As of January 1, 2003, this data item is no longer required or recommended by CoC. However, the item was collected in the past and it is recommended that historic data be retained.