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ICD-10-CM:

C56.- Range Offers Distinct Left and Right Ovary Neoplasm Options

Published on Mon May 13, 2013

Check the index before reporting carcinoma in situ. You can expect to have a few more coding options for ovarian neoplasms once ICD-10-CM replaces ICD-9-CM. The key to identifying the most specific ICD-10-CM code will be knowing which ovary is affected. ICD-9-CM Code ·         183.0, Malignant neoplasm of ovary ICD-10-CM Codes ·         C56.1, Malignant neoplasm of right ovary ·         C56.2, [...]
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