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Published on Thu Oct 12, 2023

Question: The pathologist examined a breast biopsy from the “central portion” of the breast. For ICD-10-CM code C50.1-, what constitutes the “central portion” of the breast? Is there guidance on how far outside the nipple or areolar region can still be considered the central portion of the breast? Maine Subscriber Answer: The National Cancer Institute Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results [...]
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