Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert

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182.0 Describes ESS

Question: How should I report endometrial stromal sarcoma?Nevada SubscriberAnswer: The correct ICD-9-CM code is 182.0 (Malignant neoplasm of body of uterus; corpus uteri, except isthmus). The inclusion note for 182.0 lists endometrium (uterine lining), as well as cornu (uterine horn where fallopian tube connects), fundus (top portion opposite the cervix), and myometrium (muscular wall of the uterus).Endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS) is a rare form of uterine sarcoma affecting the supporting tissue of the endometrium.
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