Oncology Coding Break – Capturing the Complexities of Breast Cancer
This month’s Oncology Coding Break is a comprehensive and engaging webinar designed for cancer registrars who are ready to elevate their expertise in breast cancer abstraction. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will...
Oncology Coding Break – Pancreatic Cancer: Surgical Insights
In this session of the Oncology Coding Break, we focus on surgical resections for pancreatic cancer. Anatomy is reviewed to help us be knowledgeable of what may be excised during a pancreatic surgery. The pancreas has 3 main sections titled by the head, body and tail....
Oncology Coding Break – Palliative Care
Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on improving quality of life for individuals living with serious or chronic illnesses. Contrary to common misconceptions, palliative care is not limited to end-of-life care — it can be beneficial at any stage of...
Oncology Coding Break – Decoding the Details: A Deep Dive into Grade & Site-Specific Oncology Data
Accurate coding of tumor grade and Site-Specific Data Items (SSDIs) plays a vital role in oncology data quality, impacting everything from patient treatment planning to national cancer statistics. In our July 2025 Oncology Coding Break, presenter Stephanie Gutierrez,...