This code system http://fhir.hl7.org.au/fhir/rcpa/CodeSystem/crc-tumour-stage-n defines the following codes:
| Code | Display | Definition |
| nx | NX Regional lymph nodes cannot be assessed | NX Regional lymph nodes cannot be assessed |
| n0 | N0 No regional lymph node metastasis | N0 No regional lymph node metastasis |
| n1a | N1a Metastasis in one regional lymph node | N1a Metastasis in one regional lymph node |
| n1b | N1b Metastasis in 2-3 regional lymph nodes | N1b Metastasis in 2-3 regional lymph nodes |
| n1c | N1c Tumour deposit(s) in the subserosa, mesentery, or nonperitonealised pericolic or perirectal tissues without regional nodal metastasis | N1c Tumour deposit(s) in the subserosa, mesentery, or nonperitonealised pericolic or perirectal tissues without regional nodal metastasis |
| n2a | N2a Metastasis in 4-6 regional lymph nodes | N2a Metastasis in 4-6 regional lymph nodes |
| n2b | N2b Metastasis in 7 or more regional lymph nodes | N2b Metastasis in 7 or more regional lymph nodes |