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Beware “Soft Tissue Mass” Dx

Published on Fri Nov 10, 2023

Question: Our pathologist received a specimen that the op report identified as “soft tissue mass, right side of the neck,” The pathologist processed the specimen in two cassettes, and upon microscopic examination, identified the mass as a lipoma. What is the correct procedure and diagnosis code for this case? Pennsylvania Subscriber Answer: You should use the most definitive information available — in [...]
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