Collaborative Stage

Note 1: Record the number of prostate core biopsies examined for cancer documented in the pathology report. Do not make any assumptions on the number of cores examined based on the number of anatomic locations biopsied because often several cores are submitted per site. If the number of cores examined is not specifically documented, code 991.
Note 2: If multiple needle core biopsy procedures are performed within the timing rule, do not add the cores examined together from the separate procedures. Record the number of cores examined from the procedure with the highest number of cores positive (same procedure used to record SSF 12).

Code	Description
001-024	1 - 24 cores examined (code the exact number of cores examined)
025	25 or more cores examined
988	Not applicable: Information not collected for this case
991	Biopsy cores examined, number unknown
998	No needle core biopsy performed
999	Unknown or no information Not documented in patient record

CS Site-Specific Factor 13
Number of Cores Examined