Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert
Reader Question:
203.01 Is More Appropriate Than 'History of' Code
Published on Wed Nov 09, 2011
Question: Texas Subscriber Answer: The fifth digit allows you to describe the disease as being in remission, which basically means that the disease is no longer observable in the patient. The disease is not considered "cured," however. Your other fifth digit options for 203.0x include:
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