rkindlund
Networker
We are trying to decide between the breast codes (19120 or 19301) and the 21555 series codes for an upcoming excision of a left chest wall mass. The path report states that it is a solid mass, medial aspect of mastectomy scar, and is invasive ductal carcinoma.
I am getting hung up on the fact that the patient's diagnosis is technically breast cancer, even though no breast tissue remains since the patient did have the mastectomy.
I feel more comfortable with the 21555 series but I'm not feeling confident about this one. Any thoughts?
I am getting hung up on the fact that the patient's diagnosis is technically breast cancer, even though no breast tissue remains since the patient did have the mastectomy.
I feel more comfortable with the 21555 series but I'm not feeling confident about this one. Any thoughts?