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The document outlines 3 rules for coding topographic sites and ill-defined tumors in the ICD-O: Rule A states that if a diagnosis does not specify tissue of origin, code the appropriate tissue suggested in the index rather than NOS. For example, "arm" could refer to skin, soft tissue, or bone of the arm. Rule B states that if a prefix like peri- or para- modifies a site not specifically listed, code to the ill-defined C76 category, unless the tumor type indicates origin. Rule C states to use the ".8" s

Author

Nurul Ulfa

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EN