ARSD 44:22:02:02
The following conditions are reportable:
(1) Any neoplasm listed in the International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, Third Edition, 2000, with a behavior code of "2", in situ, or "3", malignant, with the exception of:
(c) Basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the non-mucoepidermoid sites of the skin (C44.0-C44.9):
(5) Any tumor that is not histologically confirmed but with any record that contains any of the following words:
apparently
favor
probable
typical of
appears to
favors
suspect
comparable with
malignant appearing
suspected
compatible with
most likely
suspicious
consistent with
presumed
suspicious for
However, if the record contains the word "suspicious" and there is no positive biopsy or physician's clinical impression to support the cytology findings, the condition is not reportable.
Reference: International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, Third Edition, 2000, World Health Organization. Copies may be obtained from the World Health Organization Publications Center, USDA, 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210. Cost: $54.
Source: 18 SDR 142, effective March 9, 1992; 29 SDR 21, effective August 27, 2002; 32 SDR 69, effective November 7, 2005.
General Authority: SDCL 1-43-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 1-43-11 , 1-43-13.