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First of all, thank you for any assistance you can provide. If possible, could you also provide a reference when answering? I am interested in understanding what the rules are when it comes to assigning the ICD-9 codes for malignant ascites. I am coding for the professional side. What is the correct ICD-9 code(s) assignment to the following hospital based procedure?
Clinical indications: Colon cancer with symptomatic ascites
Procedure performed: Ultrasound guided paracentesis (description of the procedure follows).
Impression: Successful ultrasound guided paracentesis of approximately 6700 cc of clear yellow ascitic fluid. Fluid was sent to lab and cytology for further analysis.
Note: This is the only report I have to code. I do not have access to the rest of the medical record.
Which is the correct ICD-9 code(s)?
1.)First listed: 153.9
Second listed: 789.51
or
2.) First listed: 789.5
or
3.)First listed: 789.5
Second listed: 153.9
Clinical indications: Colon cancer with symptomatic ascites
Procedure performed: Ultrasound guided paracentesis (description of the procedure follows).
Impression: Successful ultrasound guided paracentesis of approximately 6700 cc of clear yellow ascitic fluid. Fluid was sent to lab and cytology for further analysis.
Note: This is the only report I have to code. I do not have access to the rest of the medical record.
Which is the correct ICD-9 code(s)?
1.)First listed: 153.9
Second listed: 789.51
or
2.) First listed: 789.5
or
3.)First listed: 789.5
Second listed: 153.9