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I have an operative report that has excision of 2 cm lipoma. In the procedure description is has that a 2 x 3 cm mass was sent to pathology. How do I determine the correct size? Would it be 5 cm (2cm + 3cm) or would it just be 2 cm? I just need an explanation of how this size is determined. Thanks!
 
You take the LARGEST diameter

You take the largest diameter ... since it's documented as 2 x 3 you would use the code for a 3 cm mass.

Hope that helps.

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC
 
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