Physician used codes 611.72 and 611.8 but I'm not too sure if additional or different codes should be used:
Findings:
Within the palpable area of concern in the right axilla, there are several
lymph nodes which are enlarged. The largest lymph node measures 2.1 cm in
greatest dimension and there is diffuse cortical thickening. The lymph node
maintains its normal reniform shape.
IMPRESSION: PROBABLY BENIGN - FOLLOW-UP RECOMMENDED
Enlarged right axillary lymph node which likely accounts for the palpable
area of concern with associated tenderness. Findings are likely explained
as reactive adenopathy in the setting of an ipsilateral infection.
Thank you,
Salima H., CPC
Radiology Coding Specialist
Findings:
Within the palpable area of concern in the right axilla, there are several
lymph nodes which are enlarged. The largest lymph node measures 2.1 cm in
greatest dimension and there is diffuse cortical thickening. The lymph node
maintains its normal reniform shape.
IMPRESSION: PROBABLY BENIGN - FOLLOW-UP RECOMMENDED
Enlarged right axillary lymph node which likely accounts for the palpable
area of concern with associated tenderness. Findings are likely explained
as reactive adenopathy in the setting of an ipsilateral infection.
Thank you,
Salima H., CPC
Radiology Coding Specialist