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READER QUESTION ~ Get Your Gastric Adenoma Answer Here

Published on Mon Nov 27, 2006

Question: What is gastric adenoma, and how should I code it?

Maine Subscriber Answer: Gastric adenoma is a benign tumor of the glandular epithelial cells lining the stomach and can be a premalignant condition in the stomach. Most GIs recommend a complete surgical removal, either by an endoscopic approach or laparoscopic wedge resection.
 
You should report this condition using 211.1 (Benign neoplasm of other parts of digestive system; stomach).  
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