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Have a Go at This Glossectomy Case

Published on Fri Apr 14, 2023

Question: I am struggling with the following case, specifically whether to report the procedures separately. What is proper coding for the partial glossectomy and neck dissection? The otolaryngologist examines a 35-year-old patient with a painful left tongue growth for the past four months and notes a 3.5 cm ulcerated lesion of the left lateral tongue and a 2.5 cm firm mass [...]
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