The September Oncology Coding Break is Part 3 of a 4 Part Series on the Female Reproductive System. This month, we will focus on the Cervix Uteri. To get things started, Melissa Meador, ph.D., ODS-C will discuss cervix anatomy, with a particular focus on the type of cells that make up the cervix and the endocervix, as well as explain the transitional zone. Then, Melissa will…
The August Oncology Coding Break is Part 2 of a 4 Part Series on the Female Reproductive System. This month, we will focus on Fallopian Tube and Uterus. Abstracting GYN primaries can be difficult, especially if there is confusion around anatomy. Melissa Meador, Ph.D., ODS-C lends her expertise to explain the uterus, including the fundus, endometrium, myometrium, and serosa. Have you ever wondered exactly what the…
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…
