Site-Specific Factor 2: Systemic Symptoms at Diagnosis
Note 1: Each stage should be classified as either A or B according to the absence or presence of definedconstitutional symptoms, such as:
- Fevers: Unexplained fever with temperature above 38 degrees C;
- Night sweats: Drenching sweats that require change of bedclothes;
- Weight loss: Unexplained weight loss of more than 10% of the usual body weight in the 6 months prior to diagnosis.
Note 2: Pruritus alone does not qualify for B classification, nor does alcohol intolerance, fatigue, or a short, febrile
illness associated with suspected infections.
| Code | Description | Modifier |
|---|---|---|
| 000 | No B symptoms (Asymptomatic) | A |
| 010 | Any B symptoms:
|
B |
| 020 | Pruritis (if recurrent and unexplained) | B |
| 030 | (010) + (020) | B |
| 999 | Unknown Not stated Not documented in patient record |
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The "A" or "B" is appended to the stage I-IV as determined in the data item Site-Specific Factor 2, Systemic Symptoms at Diagnosis.