CS Mets Eval:

Standard Table

This item reflects the validity of the classification of the item CS Mets at DX only according to the diagnostic methods employed.

Code Description Staging Basis
0 No pathologic examination of metastatic tissue performed. Evaluation based on physical examination, imaging examination, and/or other non-invasive clinical evidence. No autopsy evidence used. c
1 No pathologic examination of metastatic tissue performed. Evaluation of distant metastasis based on endoscopic examination or other invasive technique, including surgical observation without biopsy.
No autopsy evidence used.
c
2 No pathologic examination of metastatic tissue done prior to death, but evidence derived from autopsy (tumor was suspected or diagnosed prior to autopsy). p
3 Pathologic examination of metastatic tissue performed without pre-surgical systemic treatment or radiation OR pathologic examination of metastatic tissue performed, unknown if pre-surgical systemic treatment or radiation performed. p
5 Pathologic examination of metastatic tissue performed with pre-surgical systemic treatment or radiation, but metastasis based on clinical evidence. c
6 Pathologic examination of metastatic tissue performed with pre-surgical systemic treatment or radiation, and metastasis based on pathologic evidence. y
8 Evidence from autopsy, and ; tumor was unsuspected or undiagnosed prior to autopsy. a
9
  • Not assessed; cannot be assessed
  • Unknown if assessed
  • Not documented in patient record
c
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