ODS Exam Random Notes
Total Mesorectal Excision (TME) - ANSWERSTME Improves local recurrence rates and the
corresponding survival by as much as 20%. Macroscopic pathologic assessment of the
completeness of the
mesorectum, scored as complete, partially complete, or incomplete, accurately predicts both
local recurrence and
distant metastasis.
Which description(s) of involvement implies LVI is present?
A.Lymphovascular space invasion
B.Perineural invasion
C.Both (a) and (b)
D.Neither (a) nor (b) - ANSWERSA. Lymphovascular space invasion
Which statement(s) is true regarding the Macroscopic Evaluation of the Mesorectum data item?
A.Leave this field blank when the primary site is other than rectum.
B.Neoadjuvant therapy alters the coding of this data item.
C.Both (a) and (b)
D.Neither (a) nor (b) - ANSWERSA. Leave this field blank when the primary site is other than
rectum.
*Neoadjuvant therapy does NOT alter coding data
, Which statement(s) is true regarding the coding of primary site for breast?
A. Generally, code C501 (central breast) is preferred over codes C502 - C505 (a specified breast
quadrant).
B. C501 is preferred over C508.
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. Neither (a) nor (b) - ANSWERSB. C501 is preferred over C508.
*C502-C505 are preferred over C501
C500 is preferred over C508
C501 is preferred over C508
Which of the following description(s) applies to a lung tumor coded to C349 [Lung, NOS] per
Appendix C?
A.Only description of the lung tumor location is "originates in the bronchus"
B.Only description of the lung tumor location is "infrahilar area of the lung"
C.Both (a) and (b)
D.Neither (a) nor (b) - ANSWERSC. Both (a) and (b)
Which primary site(s) is typically coded for a transitional/urothelial cell carcinoma arising in the
kidney?
A.C649 (kidney)
B.C659 (renal pelvis)
C.Both (a) and (b)
D.Neither (a) nor (b) - ANSWERSB. C659 (renal pelvis)
Total Mesorectal Excision (TME) - ANSWERSTME Improves local recurrence rates and the
corresponding survival by as much as 20%. Macroscopic pathologic assessment of the
completeness of the
mesorectum, scored as complete, partially complete, or incomplete, accurately predicts both
local recurrence and
distant metastasis.
Which description(s) of involvement implies LVI is present?
A.Lymphovascular space invasion
B.Perineural invasion
C.Both (a) and (b)
D.Neither (a) nor (b) - ANSWERSA. Lymphovascular space invasion
Which statement(s) is true regarding the Macroscopic Evaluation of the Mesorectum data item?
A.Leave this field blank when the primary site is other than rectum.
B.Neoadjuvant therapy alters the coding of this data item.
C.Both (a) and (b)
D.Neither (a) nor (b) - ANSWERSA. Leave this field blank when the primary site is other than
rectum.
*Neoadjuvant therapy does NOT alter coding data
, Which statement(s) is true regarding the coding of primary site for breast?
A. Generally, code C501 (central breast) is preferred over codes C502 - C505 (a specified breast
quadrant).
B. C501 is preferred over C508.
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. Neither (a) nor (b) - ANSWERSB. C501 is preferred over C508.
*C502-C505 are preferred over C501
C500 is preferred over C508
C501 is preferred over C508
Which of the following description(s) applies to a lung tumor coded to C349 [Lung, NOS] per
Appendix C?
A.Only description of the lung tumor location is "originates in the bronchus"
B.Only description of the lung tumor location is "infrahilar area of the lung"
C.Both (a) and (b)
D.Neither (a) nor (b) - ANSWERSC. Both (a) and (b)
Which primary site(s) is typically coded for a transitional/urothelial cell carcinoma arising in the
kidney?
A.C649 (kidney)
B.C659 (renal pelvis)
C.Both (a) and (b)
D.Neither (a) nor (b) - ANSWERSB. C659 (renal pelvis)
