Pr/08/07 Recording of site codes within the cervix

Site: Cervix
Implement from diagnosis date:
Agreed by: C&CG
Date agreed by: 08/02/2008
Confirmed by RSG: 17/04/2008It is impossible to assign a specific site code within the cervix based on morphology type alone, therefore, unless the pathologist specifically states the area where the tumour arises, coders must code to Cervix NOS C53.9 or D06.9.