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ICD-10-CM Code for Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of right arm D17.21

ICD-10 code D17.21 for Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of right arm is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Neoplasms .

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Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of right arm

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Advice on waiting for pathology or not to report diagnosis?
[QUOTE="pkidd, post: 506601, member: 61186"] Hello, I agree with Lady T's response above. It is always best to wait for the pathology diagnosis to bill the claim correctly. You may[B] not[/B] bill tha... [ Read More ]
Advice on waiting for pathology or not to report diagnosis?
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Advice on waiting for pathology or not to report diagnosis?
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How should I handle this issue with the doctor and code selection?
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