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ICD-10-CM Code for Melanoma in situ of right upper limb, including shoulder D03.61

ICD-10 code D03.61 for Melanoma in situ of right upper limb, including shoulder is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Neoplasms .

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Melanoma in situ of right upper limb, including shoulder

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[QUOTE="mbellar, post: 509227, member: 180067"] I have had this denial as well, sent appeal stating these are two separate lesions and unrelated conditions- appeals are still being upheld Billing 8... [ Read More ]
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