tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2005 Issue 2

Patience Pays When Selecting a Neoplasm Dx

Wait for the pathology report and carefully review ICD-9 tables for claims success Frequently, selecting a diagnosis to accompany lesion removal is a greater challenge than choosing the appropriate CPT code. You can ease your troubles by following four, expert-approved tips. Tip 1: Don't Make a Move Without the Path Report You shouldn't even try to choose a neoplasm diagnosis until you've received the results of the pathology study."Without the pathology report, you're just guessing what kind of neoplasm you're dealing with," says Mary I. Falbo, MBA, CPC, president of Millennium Healthcare Consulting in Landsdale, Pa. Even...

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