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Wiki Breast Cancer DX 174.0

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Is it appropriate to use 174.0 areola for a path designation of '2 o'clock subareolar' ?
I want to use more specific codes but sometimes I hesitate if the wording is not exact. I don't think it is would be 'central'. That seems like it would be deeper into the body of the breast.


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A typical guideline that I teach is that "central" breast is considered to be subareolar. I know that this region will vary in size for different woman but that is the distinction that we tend to use.
Hope this helps!

Alanna M Stuart BS RT(R)(T), CPC, ROCC, CHONC
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Physicians Management Services of Iowa
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Breast cancer dx guidelines

thanks for your response. I appreciate the direction.
Tricia
 
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