Wiki Neoplasms

[MsDean1]

Hello All,

Can someone please explain the difference in the usage of code 199.0 v.s. 199.1?? I wanted to know when to use disseminated as oppose to "other" when coding neoplasms.

Thank you

N.Dean, RHIA, CBCS

 

[mitchellde]

199.0 is use for Cancer that is spread throughout the body, a metastatic phenomenon. and must be documented.
199.1 is used for cancer unspecified site (primary) (secondary)

 

[MsDean1]

Thank you Ms. Mitchell!