esmith
Networker
What dx code would you use for a Buttocks Mass?
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Wiki need dx for Bittocks Mass
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kmhall
Guest
Buttock Mass
Is the mass malignant, benign, of uncertain behavior or unspecified?
Malignant Primary 195.3
Malignant Secondary 198.89
Malignant Ca in Situ 232.5
Benign 229.8
Uncertain Behavior 238.8
Unspecified 239.8
Hope this is helpful.
Is the mass malignant, benign, of uncertain behavior or unspecified?
Malignant Primary 195.3
Malignant Secondary 198.89
Malignant Ca in Situ 232.5
Benign 229.8
Uncertain Behavior 238.8
Unspecified 239.8
Hope this is helpful.
esmith
Networker
The neoplasm table states Category 239 calssifies by site neoplasms of unspecified morphology and behavior. the term "mass" unless otherwise stated, IS NOT to be regarded as a neoplasm growth.
Any other suggestions?
Any other suggestions?
FTessaBartels
Guest
Could it be a cyst?
Could it be a cyst? or Lesion?
F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC
Could it be a cyst? or Lesion?
F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC
saran2383@gmail.com
Contributor
Hi,
Mass is unspecified lesion, present in the buttock region.here high specification is site of lesion. buttock region comes under th pelvic region. So Mass in the pelvic region leads code 789.30
Mass is unspecified lesion, present in the buttock region.here high specification is site of lesion. buttock region comes under th pelvic region. So Mass in the pelvic region leads code 789.30