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Frequently Asked Questions

• When do new solid tumor rules come out?

  The Solid Tumor Cutaneous Melanoma coding rules and the 2018 General Instructions replace the 2007 Multiple Primary & Histology (MP/H) Rules beginning 1/1/2021. Revision status for remaining 2007 Multiple Primary and Histology site rules: We are currently working on revisions to the Other Sites MP/H module. Release date has not yet been determined.

• When did NCI seer revise solid tumor rules?

  The 2018 Solid Tumors Rules have been revised to reflect current CAP and WHO practices. As part of the revisions to the 2007 MPH rules, the editors and Solid Tumor Committee reviewed issues and questions NCI SEER received since the implementation of the MPH rules.

• What are the NCI solid tumor rules 2018?

  Solid Tumor Rules 2018 Preface (Excludes lymphoma and leukemia M9590 – M9992) In Appreciation NCI SEER gratefully acknowledges the dedicated work of Dr. Charles Platz who has been with the project since the inception of the 2007 Multiple Primary and Histology Coding Rules.

• When does a solid tumor need to be diagnosed?

  • Tumors diagnosed 01/01/2007 through 12/31/2017: Use 2007 MPH Rules • Tumors diagnosed 01/01/2018 and later: Use 2018 Solid Tumor Rules • The original tumor diagnosed before 1/1/2018 and a subsequent tumor diagnosed 1/1/2018 or later in the same primary site : Use the 2018 Solid Tumor Rules. Note 3: