Malignant neoplasm of peritoneum unspecified (158.9)
ICD-9 code 158.9 for Malignant neoplasm of peritoneum unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF DIGESTIVE ORGANS AND PERITONEUM (150-159).
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I needing some input on coding this cath procedure. Please see note below.
I am billing
93531-26
93566
93567
36010-XU
36010-XU
36011
76937-26
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Physical Exam:
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Chief Complaint
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