kemptar
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How would you code a patient that has chemotherapy induced myelodysplastic syndrome? This patient is currently cancer free and is no longer receiving treatment for the cancer but they are still coming in for their darpo shot for the syndrome.
For this you are directed to 289.83 but you are to code the underlying condition first (174.0-174.9). Should I use the "history of" code first as the are no longer receiving treatment for the cancer? Or should I use the cancer code first even if they are no longer receiving treatment for the cancer specifically?A
Advice is appreciated!
For this you are directed to 289.83 but you are to code the underlying condition first (174.0-174.9). Should I use the "history of" code first as the are no longer receiving treatment for the cancer? Or should I use the cancer code first even if they are no longer receiving treatment for the cancer specifically?A
Advice is appreciated!