Can anyone tell me if there is a timeframe as to when cancer is coded as current vs history of? Pt had carcinoma of brain found 1st in 12/10 however doctor felt it had metastasized from lung. , had 4 weeks radiation after surgical removal of cancer, last doce was 2/11. Would you code current cancer or history of?
Thank you in advance for any assistance.
Thank you in advance for any assistance.