Collaborative Stage for TNM 7 - Revised 11/13/2009 [ Schema ]
MelanomaSkin
CS Site-Specific Factor 2
Ulceration
- Note 1: Melanoma ulceration is the absence of an intact epidermis overlying the primary melanoma based upon histopathological examination.
- Note 2: If there is no documentation or no mention of ulceration in the pathology report, assume ulceration is not present and code 000.
Code | Description |
000 | No ulceration present |
001 | Ulceration present |
999 | Unknown Not stated Not documented in patient record |