Wednesday, November 25, 2009

New Hematopoietic & Lymphoid Rules

Beginning January 1, 2010 new reportability requirements for the data collection and reporting of hematopoietic and lymphoid neoplasms go into effect. The Hematopoietic Working Group (SEER) have developed the new rules and an electronic database that cancer registrars will be able to download and use.

Casefinding for heme and lymphoid neoplasms can be confusing given the variation in how physicians and pathologists document the diagnosis and treatment process for their patients. However, the cancer registrar can now take advantage of some new educational presentations developed by SEER to understand the requirements more fully.

By clicking here you will be redirected to the SEER website and links to the educational presentations. Presentations have been approved for CEU credits and additional presentations will be posted by SEER through December, 2009.

Tell you friends and fellow registrars about this new program!