Petlorilea
Contributor
It was my understanding that the neoplasm codes are not to be used unless/until pathology has been performed. I am in family practice, and when my providers refer to dermatology, they use a benign neoplasm code (for instance 216.9). There has never been a biopsy; they just deduce it is benign but have the patient consult with derm. I would rather that the unspecified code 709.9 be used.
Thoughts?
Thanks!
Thoughts?
Thanks!