camilla38
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Physician sees patient, CC- growth in throat. Physician refers to ENMT for opinion.
His Dx is 235.1(neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip, oral cavity)Next to it he writes: Uncertain
Should this code be billed because he writes "uncertain" ( more like r/o, probable)?
If we can not use this dx, then what is the alternate dx for this service. (signs & symptoms:growth in throat)
His Dx is 235.1(neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip, oral cavity)Next to it he writes: Uncertain
Should this code be billed because he writes "uncertain" ( more like r/o, probable)?
If we can not use this dx, then what is the alternate dx for this service. (signs & symptoms:growth in throat)