algorithms.eod_public.1.0.tables.lymph_nodes_size_of_metastasis_87329.json Maven / Gradle / Ivy

{
  "id" : "lymph_nodes_size_of_metastasis_87329",
  "algorithm" : "eod_public",
  "version" : "1.0",
  "name" : "LN Size",
  "title" : "Lymph Nodes Size of Metastasis",
  "notes" : "**Note 1:** Physician statement of Lymph Nodes Size can be used to code this data item when no other information is available. \n\n**Note 2:** If the same largest involved node (or same level) is examined both clinically and pathologically, record the size of the node from the pathology report, even if it is smaller.\n\n* ***Example:*** Clinical evaluation shows 1.5 cm (15 mm) Level II lymph node, pathological examination shows Level II 1.3 cm (13 mm). Code 13.0. \n\n**Note 3:** If the largest involved node is not examined pathologically, use the clinical node size.\n\n**Note 4:** Do not code the size of any distant nodes.",
  "last_modified" : "2018-03-12T16:39:56.570Z",
  "definition" : [ {
    "key" : "ln_size_of_mets",
    "name" : "Code",
    "type" : "INPUT"
  }, {
    "key" : "description",
    "name" : "Description",
    "type" : "DESCRIPTION"
  } ],
  "rows" : [ [ "0.0", "No involved regional nodes" ], [ "0.1-99.9", "0.1 – 99.9 millimeters (mm)\n(Exact size of lymph node to nearest tenth of a mm)" ], [ "XX.1", "100 millimeters (mm) or greater" ], [ "XX.2", "Microscopic focus or foci only and no size of focus given" ], [ "XX.3", "Described as \"less than 1 centimeter (cm)\"" ], [ "XX.4", "Described as \"at least” 2 cm" ], [ "XX.5", "Described as \"at least” 3 cm" ], [ "XX.6", "Described as \"at least” 4 cm" ], [ "XX.7", "Described as greater than 5 cm" ], [ "XX.8", "Not applicable: Information not collected for this case\n(If this item is required by your standard setter, use of code XX.8 will result in an edit error)" ], [ "XX.9", "Not documented in medical record\nRegional lymph node(s) involved, size not stated\nLymph Nodes Size not assessed, or unknown if assessed" ] ]
}