(216.5)

Benign neoplasm of skin of trunk, except scrotum (216.5)

ICD-9 code 216.5 for Benign neoplasm of skin of trunk, except scrotum is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -BENIGN NEOPLASMS (210-229).

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HELP WITH SQUARE CENTIMETERS

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Neuroendocrine tumor

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Need help with the excision coding

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Chapter Meeting Minutes: Wednesday, March 11, 2020

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Chapter Meeting Minutes: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 AAPC Local Chapter #32933 • Melbourne, Florida

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