NEEDLE CORE BIOPSY RESULT CODE (BREAST)
The needle core Biopsy result for the breast obtained from a PATIENT during a Breast Cancer Care Spell.
Format / Length
min an2 max an3
Description
NEEDLE CORE BIOPSY RESULT CODE (BREAST) is the same as attribute NEEDLE CORE BIOPSY RESULT CODE FOR BREAST.
National Codes
| Code | Description | 
|---|---|
| B1 | Unsatisfactory/normal TISSUE only | 
| B2 | Benign | 
| B3 | Uncertain malignant potential (Retired 1 April 2020) | 
| B3a | Uncertain malignant potential without epithelial atypia | 
| B3b | Uncertain malignant potential with epithelial atypia | 
| B4 | Suspicious | 
| B5a | Malignant (In situ) | 
| B5b | Malignant (Invasive) | 
| B5c | Malignant (Not assessable) | 
Also Known As
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias | 
|---|---|
| Plural | NEEDLE CORE BIOPSY RESULT CODES (BREAST) | 
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used | 
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Pathology | references in description NEEDLE CORE BIOPSY RESULT CODE (BREAST) | 
| Data Element | NEEDLE CORE BIOPSY RESULT CODE (BREAST) | references in description NEEDLE CORE BIOPSY RESULT CODE (BREAST) |