An indication of whether the excision margin was clear of the Tumour and if so, by how much.
National Codes:
| 01 | Excision margins are clear (distance from margin not stated) |
| 02 | Excision margins are clear (Tumour greater than 5mm from the margin) |
| 03 | Excision margins are clear (Tumour greater than 1mm but less than or equal to 5mm from the margin) |
| 04 | Tumour is less than or equal to 1mm of excision margin, but does not reach margin |
| 05 | Tumour reaches Tumour margin |
| 06 | Uncertain |
This attribute is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| plural | EXCISION MARGINS |