Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert
READER QUESTION ~ Prevent Denials for Prophylactic Treatment
Question: I-m new to oncology coding and am having trouble coding a report involving radiation therapy to a site the doctor thinks the primary neoplasm may spread to. That is, there's now no sign the primary neoplasm metastasized, but the doctor wanted to treat the potential problem area prophylactically. What diagnosis codes should I submit in this situation? Answer: First report V07.8 (Other specified prophylactic measure) to indicate that the service is prophylactic. Then report the diagnosis code representing the site of the primary neoplasm.
New York Subscriber
Example: The doctor wants to take action against allowing a patient's colon cancer from spreading, and the patient receives prophylactic radiation. Report V07.8 first and then the code for the primary tumor, such as 153.1 (Malignant neoplasm of colon; transverse colon).
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