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…

In our quality reviews, we often encounter confusion regarding how to code two SSDI fields for Prostate: Number of Cores Positive and Number of Cores Examined. This confusion typically arises when there is a discrepancy between the pathology report’s final diagnosis and the gross description, or between the dictated physician procedure report and the pathology report. To prevent errors in coding, it is essential to prioritize…

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…