DI 23022: Processing Quick Disability Determination (QDD) and Compassionate Allowances (CAL) in the Disability Determination Services (DDS)
TN 1 (10-08)
COMPASSIONATE ALLOWANCE INFORMATION | |
URETER CANCER | |
DESCRIPTION |
Ureter Cancer forms in transitional cells in the lining of the bladder, ureter, or renal pelvis. Transitional cells are cells that can change shape and stretch without breaking apart. Misuse of certain pain medications can affect the risk of developing transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis or ureter. |
ALTERNATE NAMES |
Metastatic Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Ureter (Stage IV), Squamous Cell Cancer of the Ureter, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Ureter, Adenocarcinoma of the Ureter, Ureter Carcinoma |
DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND CODING |
The following tests may be used to diagnose the disease: physical exam and history, urinalysis, ureteroscopy, urine cytology, intravenous pyelogram (IVP), CT scan, and/or ultrasound. |
TREATMENT |
If the cancer is inoperable or unresectable, treatment with radiation and/or chemotherapy may be utilized for palliation, but the prognosis is poor. |
PROGRESSION |
Ureter cancer usually affects men more often than women and is more common in people older than 65. The 5-year survival rate is 5% or less. |
SUGGESTED PROGRAMMATIC ASSESSMENT* | ||
Suggested MER for Evaluation: A pathology report and an operative report are the preferred methods for documentation. | ||
Suggested Listings for Evaluation: | ||
DETERMINATION |
LISTING |
REMARKS |
Meets Listing |
13.21 |
Ureter Cancer that is inoperable, unresectable, recurrent, or with metastases meets Listing 13.21. |
Medical Equals |
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* Adjudicators may, at their discretion, use the Medical Evidence of Record or Listings suggested to evaluate the claim. However, the decision to allow or deny the claim rests with the adjudicator. |
Last Updated: 9/30/08 |
Office of Disability Programs |