ICD 10 Coding Alert

Oncology:

C56.- Range Offers Distinct Left and Right Ovary Neoplasm Options

Check the index before reporting carcinoma in situ. You can expect to have a few more coding options for ovarian neoplasms once ICD-10-CM replaces ICD-9-CM. The key to identifying the most specific ICD-10-CM code will be knowing which ovary is affected. ICD-9-CM Code: 183.0, Malignant neoplasm of ovary ICD-10-CM Codes: C56.1, Malignant neoplasm of right ovary C56.2, Malignant neoplasm ofleft [...]
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