Urology Coding Alert
Reader Question:
Turn to D49.59 for Pending PSA Results
Published on Tue Jan 14, 2020
Question: What ICD-10 code is correct to indicate the pathology is still pending for a prostate biopsy? South Carolina Subscriber Answer: You should report ICD-10 code D49.59 (Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of other genitourinary organ).
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