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. 2022 Nov 23;12:1046239. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1046239
Cytology results Morphology*/Behavior ** Grade
High grade urothelial carcinoma or “suspicious for high-grade urothelial carcinoma” (SHGUC of the Paris classification).
(See ANNEX 2, section “Paris System reporting for urine cytology”, paragraph “Behavior of high grade tumors diagnosed by cytology only”).
8130/2 (papillary appearance) or 8120/2 3

(*) If you only have cytological examination, try to find out if the tumor has a papillary appearance (8130) or not (8120) by reviewing the imaging.

(**) If the clinical impression (e.g. scans) is of invasive disease, then code with/3 behavior code.

Non-urothelial malignant cells seen on cytology should be coded according to the pathology report and clinical information.

If the topography of the tumor is highlighted on radiology/imaging, code the specific site. Otherwise, code the topography C68.9 (urinary tract, NOS).”