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ICD-10-CM Code for Secondary malignant neoplasm of pleura C78.2

ICD-10 code C78.2 for Secondary malignant neoplasm of pleura is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Malignant neoplasms .

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Official Long Descriptor

Secondary malignant neoplasm of pleura

C78

Excludes1: secondary carcinoid tumors of liver (C7B.02)
secondary carcinoid tumors of peritoneum (C7B.04)

Excludes2: lymph node metastases (C77.0)

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Liver Resection with Sonogram- Need Advice :)
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Diagnosis Coding
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Diagnosis Coding
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Diagnosis Coding
[b]secondary neoplasm pleural fluid[/b] Hello, Pam I have a discussion at work. Malignant metastatic pleural fluid . from cytology thin prep and cell block. I coded c78.2, the report did not have co... [ Read More ]
Cancer coding
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[b]Colonoscopys[/b] Stefanie, I found the the info below, not sure it applies but thought I would send. I also included a list of the DX codes they are say support medical necessity for this CPT, and... [ Read More ]
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