ICD-9 code 162.2 for Malignant neoplasm of main bronchus is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF RESPIRATORY AND INTRATHORACIC ORGANS (160-165).
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Can someone reivew, and tell me what level you get for this exam? I usually use 97 guidelines, and I'm getting detailed with that, but with 95 guidelines I think this would qualify as comprehensive. ... [ Read More ]
[QUOTE="Jane5711, post: 403860, member: 376793"]Hi,
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PROCEDURES PERFORMED:
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Review the coding guidelines under "Etiology/manifestation convention"
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After reviewing the guidelines it states that signs and symptoms are not to be coded if a definitive dx has been documented.
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Case # 18 clinical added to Answer key & Rationale
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