The July Oncology Coding Break is Part 1 of a 4 Part Series on the Female Reproductive System. This month, we will focus on ovary. Abstracting ovarian primaries can be a challenge, due to the complex nature of the female pelvis and nearby organs. Melissa Meador, Ph.D., ODS-C lends her expertise to explain the true pelvis and it’s contents, the pelvic brim, the false pelvis and…
The terminology in breast cancer lymph node surgeries can be confusing and lead to miscoding of the Scope of Regional Lymph Node Surgery field, which in turn could negatively impact research on treatment efficacy and patient outcomes. It is imperative that cancer registrars understand the different surgical terminology and definitions, and practice diligence when reading operative reports. Breast cancer patients with clinically suspicious lymph nodes, during…
The May 2024 Registry Partners Oncology Coding Break is one many have been waiting for: EOD & SEER Summary Stage: Pericolorectal Tissue Invasion! Coding EOD of the Primary Tumor and SEER Summary Stage when pericolorectal tissues are invaded can be challenging. Accurate coding requires anatomy knowledge, good investigational skills, diligence, critical thinking, and consulting the appropriate manuals and resources. First and foremost, we need to ensure…
Each year, the National Cancer Registrars Association holds an annual educational conference for the cancer registry community. This is an excellent opportunity not only for professional development but also for networking and meeting colleagues across the U.S. This past May, previous Oncology Intern, Ming Chu, was selected to attend the NCRA Annual Conference. While networking at the Registry Partners booth, Ming met Patrick Lewis, President of…
