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Malignant neoplasm of other specified sites of larynx (161.8)

ICD-9 code 161.8 for Malignant neoplasm of other specified sites of larynx is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF RESPIRATORY AND INTRATHORACIC ORGANS (160-165).

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Orthopaedic coding question
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Practicode question 153
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Contraception consults
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Administration of chemo
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Administration of chemo
PLEASE HELP WITH CODING FOR ADMINISTRATION OF CHEMO. Docetaxel IV G: 55 mg 55 mg (25 mg/m2; BSA: 2.24 m2 = 56 mg) intravenously Piggyback once. Admin over: 60 minutes Admix fluid: 0.9 % Sodium Chl... [ Read More ]
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Digital Blocks
Can someone help me with this procedure coding? Any help is greatly appreciated. Melissa Harris, CPC PROCEDURE: Bilateral DIGITAL NERVE BLOCK DIAGNOSIS: 729.2 - Neuralgia Neuritis & Radi... [ Read More ]
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