esmith
Networker
Can anyone help with the dx for Paravertebral mass. The report states paraspinal region adjancent to T5 and T6 vertebral bodies. Its a homogenpus,hyperintense mass. 
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esmith
Networker
anyone have any ideas?
RebeccaWoodward*
True Blue
I'll give it a shot...
I tend to steer clear of the neoplasm table unless I have some tangible information. What about 733.90? If this doesn't work for you and you have information to support this, then maybe...239.2. Now, keep in mind that there is a note under this section. "Category 239 classifies by site neoplasms of unspecified morphology and behavior. The term "mass" unless otherwise stated, is not to be regarded as a neoplastic growth."
Hope this helps~
I tend to steer clear of the neoplasm table unless I have some tangible information. What about 733.90? If this doesn't work for you and you have information to support this, then maybe...239.2. Now, keep in mind that there is a note under this section. "Category 239 classifies by site neoplasms of unspecified morphology and behavior. The term "mass" unless otherwise stated, is not to be regarded as a neoplastic growth."
Hope this helps~
esmith
Networker
I agreee with not using the neoplasm table on this one and go with the 733.90 Thank you