Tag: Oncology

Prostate Cancer (PRSTCA) is a condition that is triggered by a definitive chemotherapy or radiotherapy service with a qualifying diagnosis code of prostate cancer. The Prostate Cancer episode is open from the date of the trigger until 365 days after the date of trigger. Services with diagnosis codes for signs and symptoms related to...

Lung Cancer (LNGCAN) is a condition that is triggered by a definitive chemotherapy or radiotherapy service with a qualifying diagnosis code of lung cancer. The Lung Cancer episode is open from 90 days prior to the date of trigger service until 240 days after the date of trigger. Services with diagnosis codes for signs...

Breast Cancer (BRSTCA) is a condition that is triggered by the presence of a Mastectomy (MSTCMY) episode followed by a primary diagnosis code of breast cancer on an inpatient stay service or a breast cancer diagnosis code in any position on an outpatient facility/professional E&M service between 7 and 60 days after the Mastectomy....

Colon Cancer (CLNCAN) is a condition that is triggered by the presence of a Colon Resection (COLON) episode followed by a definitive chemotherapy service with a qualifying diagnosis code of colon cancer between 7 and 60 days after the Colon Resection. The Colon Cancer episode is open from the date of the Colon Resection...

Gynecologic oncology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on cancers of the female reproductive system, including ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer, cervical cancer, and vulvar cancer....