Otolaryngology Coding Alert

Match the Anatomic Tongue Site to the Proper Neoplasm Code

Select the correct ICD-9 code every time with this simple tool

If you have trouble picturing the different sections of the tongue, we-ve got the solution. Locate the site that the ENT documents, and follow the pointers to find the right diagnosis code.
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