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.
Permitted 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) |
