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    Wiki What is the time period for transition from remission to history of coding

    Coding ALL, CLL, and Multiple Myelomoa. When would you consider the patient past remission coding and use the history of codes?
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    Wiki History of code for secondary cancer

    Do you use a "History of" code for a secondary cancer? For example, the patient is in for a 2017 followup visit. She was diagnosed in 2005 with breast cancer. In 2007 she had metastasis to her bones. Do you code Z08, Z85.3 or do you code Z08, Z85.3, Z85.830 (history of bone cancer)? I...
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    Wiki History of Cancer-CMS states is unacceptable Primary dx code

    Good Morning, I just reviewed a list put out by CMS stating the Z08, Z09 are not acceptable for primary dx codes. From the guidelines in the ICD10, book how I understand it, is we are supposed to use Z08-Follow up Examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm followed by the...
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