ohn0disaster
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I have a note where the doc wrote, "Benign right breast nodule". Since the word benign is stated, should I be coding this with a benign neoplasm code? If not, should I be using code 611.72 or 793.89? The index points to 793.89 for breast nodule, but I don't believe this fits in this case, since it is for other (abnormal) findings on radiological exam of breast and we've gone further in specifying it is benign.
Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!
Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!