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Which dx used for exophytic cystic lesion of kidney

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07-30-2012, 11:28 AM

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Which dx used for exophytic cystic lesion of kidney

Icd-9 code for exophytic cystic lesion of kidney--Would it be 593.9, 583.89 or 583.9? Thanks!

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07-30-2012, 10:07 PM

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I'd go with 593.2 lesion-cystic takes you to cyst.

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