| Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | Year Retired | Version Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1294 | 1 | SEER/CoC | 1997 | 5.1 |
Records the surgical removal of distant lymph nodes or other tissue(s)/organ(s) beyond the primary site.
The removal of non-primary tissue documents the extent of surgical treatment and is useful in evaluating the extent of metastatic involvement.
| 0 | None; diagnosed at autopsy |
| 1 | Non-primary surgical procedure performed |
| 2 | Non-primary surgical procedure to other regional sites |
| 3 | Non-primary surgical procedure to distant lymph node(s) |
| 4 | Non-primary surgical procedure to distant site |
| 5 | Any combination of codes 2, 3, or 4 |
| 9 | Unknown; death certificate only |