Malignant neoplasm of postcricoid region of hypopharynx (148.0)
ICD-9 code 148.0 for Malignant neoplasm of postcricoid region of hypopharynx is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF LIP, ORAL CAVITY, AND PHARYNX (140-149).
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Just want to confirm my coding on this case. I have 36245x2, 75726-26x2, 75774-26??
Procedure Ordered:
Procedure(s):
Mesenteric Angiogram Poss PTA
Indications:
Chronic mesenteric ischemia.
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