NODAL STATUS
The status of a PATIENT's regional nodal metastases, determined during a follow up Cancer Clinical Status Assessment.
Format / Length
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Description
NODAL STATUS is the same as attribute NODAL STATUS.
National Codes
| Code | Description | 
|---|---|
| 1 | Residual regional nodal metastases | 
| 2 | No evidence of regional nodal metastases | 
| 3 | New regional nodal metastases | 
| 5 | Uncertain (Unable to give a definitive answer) | 
Default Codes
| Code | Description | 
|---|---|
| 4 | Not assessed (SAMPLE cannot be assessed) | 
Also Known As
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias | 
|---|---|
| Plural | NODAL STATUSES | 
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used | 
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Head and Neck | references in description NODAL STATUS | 
| Data Element | NODAL STATUS | references in description NODAL STATUS |