Alternate Name Item# Length Source of Standard Column #
441 1 AJCC 556-556

Description
Describes the actual grade according to the grading system in Grade Path System [449].

Rationale
This data item will record grade specified in Grade Path System. This does not replace Grade [440].

Codes (Refer to the most recent version of FORDS for additional instructions.)
1 Recorded as Grade I or 1
2 Recorded as Grade II or 2
3 Recorded as Grade III or 3
4 Recorded as Grade IV or 4
Blank No Two, Three or Four System Grade is available; unknown