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ICD-10-CM Code for Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary C56.9

ICD-10 code C56.9 for Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Malignant neoplasms .

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Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary

C56

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Active vs history of malignancy
[QUOTE="csperoni, post: 514293, member: 164618"] For a patient on tamoxifen, I would code that as C50.--- unless otherwise stated by provider. The [URL='https://www.sgo.org/resources/coding-qa-office-... [ Read More ]
Active vs history of malignancy
For a patient on tamoxifen, I would code that as C50.--- unless otherwise stated by provider. The [URL='https://www.sgo.org/resources/coding-qa-office-evaluation-management-note-questions/']Society of... [ Read More ]
Question on Medical Record Documentation
Let me try to address each question as listed. I am assuming for all scenarios, this is for outpatient pro fee coding. 1. You only code diagnoses that are being treated, or affect treatment. For ex... [ Read More ]
New to GYN Oncology Surgery
My most recommended resource would be SGO (Society of Gynecologic Oncology). They have several resources on their website to assist with coding. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.sgo.org/resources/?fwp_... [ Read More ]
Squamous cell lung cancer
100% agree with [USER=5404]@thomas7331[/USER] that if the provider states it is active, it is not the coder's responsibility to question this unless it seems obvious the provider may have made an erro... [ Read More ]
Can a coder enter diagnoses codes in the progress note prior to office visit?
Here's my take on the situation regarding documentation: Scribes - absolutely yes. They were present in the room and their responsibility is to document the discussion and care that took place, which... [ Read More ]
History of VS active diagnosis for cancer. Any RAD ONC coders out there?
This is from [URL='https://157slyoyo4y17zpa538hczs1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SGO-2021-Coding-Question-Library-Update-Project_v3.pdf']SGO's 2021 coding question & answers:[/UR... [ Read More ]
PETSCAN MODIFIERS
No experience with billing PETCT, only ordering and authorizing. A lot... I think the first possible issue is that the patient has already received an initial PETCT with -PI, or 3 subsequent PETCTs w... [ Read More ]
Borderline Serous Tumor of ovary
I just wanted to share that I found an article on ACOG's site stating that borderline tumors are also called tumors of low malignant potential. To code for borderline tumors, they instruct the coder t... [ Read More ]
Borderline Serous Tumor of ovary borderline ovarian tumor borderline tumor cystadenoma serous tumor
[B][U]Pathology Report: [/U][/B]"Ovarian serous borderline tumor. - No gross evidence of extracystic extension of tumor." Providers choice: D39.11 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, right ovary) My sel... [ Read More ]
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