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See How Diagnosis and Bundling Impact Ovarian Case

Question: The pathologist evaluates a left-salpingo-oophorectomy specimen that the surgeon submits for a “enlarged ovarian mass.” The pathology report identifies endometrial tissue implanted in the ovary and indicates evidence of hematoma containing old blood. The pathologist also notes that the fallopian tube is unremarkable. The final diagnosis is endometrial cyst. What are the correct procedure and diagnosis codes for this [...]
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