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Wiki Pathology Coding - assign DX codes

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I assign DX codes to the 'specimens" for Professional component billing.
I understand that if I have a malignant breast tissue, it would be the 174.9.
Now I have benign lymph specimens.......they are not "tissues"...How do I code that? I have heard that since many specimens are not "neoplasms" I would not use the benign code,How do I code benign breast margins? I would love to talk to someone who could help me with many "specimen" coding situations.....HELP

Rhonda Markowitz, CPC:
 
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Hi,
When coding pathology of specimens - I code to the result of the pathology report. For example the physician removes a lump from a specific site (arm).
If the pathology report determines its a tumor the path report should classify the type of tumor - then you would select your diagnosis code appropriately. This would be the same as with lymph__ , lymph what , check your path report for the full or final diagnosis/description.
Hope this is helpful
 
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