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MsDean1

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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
 
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)
 
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