Scenario: 2023 patient diagnosed with lobular carcinoma in situ- diagnosed and treated at my facility.
The State Registry in which this patient was diagnosed requires the collection of lobular carcinoma in situ.
Question: How would you code Class of Case?
- 14 Diagnosed and all first course treatment done at this facility
- 34 (Case not required by CoC), but diagnosed and all/some of first course treatment done at this facility
Answer: 34 (Case not required by CoC), but diagnosed and all/some of first course treatment done at this facility
Rationale:
Refer to the STORE Manual v23, posted 6/28/2023 and review page 32 to see the summary of changes. And then page 45 to review the Overview of Coding Principles.
