3388F Ajcc cln cncr stage 3 docd
Also known as: AJCC colon stage 3, colon cancer staging documentation
American Joint Committee on Cancer colon cancer stage 3 documented; quality measure indicating that American Joint Committee on Cancer staging has been recorded for colon cancer patients with stage 3 disease (regional lymph node involvement).
In Plain Language
Colon cancer stage 3 with lymph node spread documented; Advanced colon cancer stage recorded
Clinical Context
Quality measure ensuring proper documentation of AJCC staging for colon cancer. Stage 3 represents cancer with involvement of regional lymph nodes regardless of transmural penetration.
RVU Information
CPT 3388F does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
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Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 3388F?
CPT 3388F (Ajcc cln cncr stage 3 docd) is a Other code. American Joint Committee on Cancer colon cancer stage 3 documented; quality measure indicating that American Joint Committee on Cancer staging has been recorded for colon cancer patients with stage 3 disease (regional lymph node involvement).
Who uses CPT code 3388F?
CPT 3388F is used by Oncology, Colorectal Surgery, Quality Measurement. Quality measure ensuring proper documentation of AJCC staging for colon cancer. Stage 3 represents cancer with involvement of regional lymph nodes regardless of transmural penetration.
When is CPT 3388F used?
Quality measure ensuring proper documentation of AJCC staging for colon cancer. Stage 3 represents cancer with involvement of regional lymph nodes regardless of transmural penetration.
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