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Point to Purpose for Precise Port-a-Cath Coding

Published on Tue Jan 24, 2023

Question: What first-listed diagnosis code should I use to go with CPT® 36561 for chemo? Should I use Z45.2 or a cancer code? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: Coding in this situation is very much dependent on context. If you follow ICD-10-CM guideline IV.G, which tells you to “list first the ICD-10-CM code for the diagnosis, condition, problem, or other reason for encounter/visit [...]
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