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ICD-10-CM Code for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites D48

ICD-10 code D48 for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Neoplasms .

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Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites
Excludes1: neurofibromatosis (nonmalignant) (Q85.0-)
 
D48 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites
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Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone and articular cartilage
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Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue
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Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
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Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of retroperitoneum
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Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peritoneum
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Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
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Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of breast
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Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites
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Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, unspecified

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Diagnosis R21 with 11104.
[QUOTE="danachock, post: 514566, member: 186808"] Hello, I have something to share on this please. This is what I stated on this very same scenario back in 2020. [URL]https://www.aapc.com/discuss/thre... [ Read More ]
Diagnosis R21 with 11104.
Hello, I have something to share on this please. This is what I stated on this very same scenario back in 2020. [URL]https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/neoplasm-of-uncertain-behavior.171932/[/URL] ... [ Read More ]
Diagnosis R21 with 11104.
[QUOTE="oswaldo.zambrana@integramdp.com, post: 514519, member: 732689"] Hello use D48.5 for 11104. [/QUOTE] [B]ABSOLUTELY DO NOT DO THIS![/B] You cannot use an "uncertain behavior" diagnosis withou... [ Read More ]
Preoperative evaluation and Transitional Care Management
Good Evening, Working on a patient's visit where an preoperative evaluation along with a transitional care management was done at the same time. The TCM-99496 dx48.0 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior l... [ Read More ]
Dysplastic Nevi (D48.5 or D22.x)
COMPOUND DYSPLASTIC NEVUS WITH MODERATE DYSPLASIA I have always been told to code as D22.X dependent upon location but questioning should it be coded D48.5... [ Read More ]
Advice on waiting for pathology or not to report diagnosis?
[QUOTE="TThivierge, post: 506752, member: 216725"] Hi Brandy I can give you what I think by viewing details in ICD10 manual. While looking at dx D48.5 Neoplasm of uncertain behavio[I]r skin from the b... [ Read More ]
Advice on waiting for pathology or not to report diagnosis?
Hi Brandy I can give you what I think by viewing details in ICD10 manual. While looking at dx D48.5 Neoplasm of uncertain behavio[I]r skin from the breast, anal area and mouth area[/I]. But there are ... [ Read More ]
Advice on waiting for pathology or not to report diagnosis?
[QUOTE="pkidd, post: 506601, member: 61186"] Hello, I agree with Lady T's response above. It is always best to wait for the pathology diagnosis to bill the claim correctly. You may[B] not[/B] bill tha... [ Read More ]
Derm - D48.5
Hello everyone - With new definitions given for new office e/m coding guidelines, i find myself having trouble to distinguish certain dermatology diagnoses if they fall under " undiagnosed new probl... [ Read More ]
Diagnosis D48.5
Hello everyone - With new definitions given for new office e/m coding guidelines, i find myself having trouble to distinguish certain dermatology diagnoses if they fall under " undiagnosed new probl... [ Read More ]
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