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ICD-10-CM Code for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue D48.1

ICD-10 code D48.1 for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Neoplasms .

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Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of ear
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of eyelid
Stromal tumors of uncertain behavior of digestive system
Excludes1: neoplasm of uncertain behavior of articular cartilage (D48.0)
neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of larynx (D38.0)
neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of nose (D38.5)
neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of breast (D48.6-)

D48

Excludes1: neurofibromatosis (nonmalignant) (Q85.0-)

 
D48.1 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue
Child Code
Desmoid tumor
Child Code
Other specified neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue

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Diagnosis R21 with 11104.
[QUOTE="danachock, post: 514566, member: 186808"] Hello, I have something to share on this please. This is what I stated on this very same scenario back in 2020. [URL]https://www.aapc.com/discuss/thre... [ Read More ]
Diagnosis R21 with 11104.
Hello, I have something to share on this please. This is what I stated on this very same scenario back in 2020. [URL]https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/neoplasm-of-uncertain-behavior.171932/[/URL] ... [ Read More ]
Diagnosis R21 with 11104.
[QUOTE="oswaldo.zambrana@integramdp.com, post: 514519, member: 732689"] Hello use D48.5 for 11104. [/QUOTE] [B]ABSOLUTELY DO NOT DO THIS![/B] You cannot use an "uncertain behavior" diagnosis withou... [ Read More ]
Preoperative evaluation and Transitional Care Management
Good Evening, Working on a patient's visit where an preoperative evaluation along with a transitional care management was done at the same time. The TCM-99496 dx48.0 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior l... [ Read More ]
Dysplastic Nevi (D48.5 or D22.x)
COMPOUND DYSPLASTIC NEVUS WITH MODERATE DYSPLASIA I have always been told to code as D22.X dependent upon location but questioning should it be coded D48.5... [ Read More ]
Advice on waiting for pathology or not to report diagnosis?
[QUOTE="TThivierge, post: 506752, member: 216725"] Hi Brandy I can give you what I think by viewing details in ICD10 manual. While looking at dx D48.5 Neoplasm of uncertain behavio[I]r skin from the b... [ Read More ]
Advice on waiting for pathology or not to report diagnosis?
Hi Brandy I can give you what I think by viewing details in ICD10 manual. While looking at dx D48.5 Neoplasm of uncertain behavio[I]r skin from the breast, anal area and mouth area[/I]. But there are ... [ Read More ]
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 ]
Derm - D48.5
Hello everyone - With new definitions given for new office e/m coding guidelines, i find myself having trouble to distinguish certain dermatology diagnoses if they fall under " undiagnosed new probl... [ Read More ]
Diagnosis D48.5
Hello everyone - With new definitions given for new office e/m coding guidelines, i find myself having trouble to distinguish certain dermatology diagnoses if they fall under " undiagnosed new probl... [ Read More ]
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