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Published on Wed Jan 02, 2013
Question: The pathology report documents a “radical nephrectomy” and provides gross and microscopic descriptions and diagnoses for a kidney,adrenal gland, and mesenteric lymph nodes. How should I report this case? Texas Subscriber Answer: You should report the nephrectomy as 88307 (Level V -- Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination, kidney, partial/total nephrectomy). You can list the adrenal gland as an additional [...]