RX Summ--Surg Oth 98-02 [1648]

Field Length:  1

This field only applies to cases diagnosed prior to January 1, 2003.  It is a calculated field which records the surgical removal of distant lymph node(s) or other tissue(s)/organ(s) beyond the primary site as part of the first course of treatment.  See the ROADS Manual for site-specific codes.