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.
Default Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
|
4 |
Not assessed (SAMPLE cannot be assessed) |
Permitted 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) |
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 |
