Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert
READER QUESTION ~ Sum Up Stromal ICD-9 Changes
Question: I-m having trouble keeping track of the ICD-9 changes to coding stromal neoplasms. Can you explain the changes? Answer: ICD-9 2007 adds instructions to several diagnosis codes to clarify whether they include or exclude stromal tumors. The changes include: - 152.x -- Malignant neoplasm of small intestine, including duodenum - 171.x -- Malignant neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue - 211.x -- Benign neoplasm of other parts of digestive system - 215.5 -- Other benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue; abdomen - 235.x -- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of digestive and respiratory systems - 238.1 -- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites and tissues; connective and other soft tissue
Idaho Subscriber
- 151.x -- Malignant neoplasm of stomach
New in 2007: Excludes malignant stromal tumor of stomach (171.5).
New in 2007: Excludes malignant stromal tumor of small intestine (171.5).
New in 2007: Includes malignant stromal tumors; excludes connective tissue of internal organs (except stromal tumors).
New in 2007: Excludes benign stromal tumors of digestive system (215.5).
New in 2007: Benign stromal tumors of abdomen.
New in 2007: Excludes stromal tumors of uncertain behavior of digestive system (238.1).
New in 2007: Stromal tumors of digestive system.
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