Try 235.1( neoplasm, mouth, uncertain behavior) 0r 239.0 unspecified. You can locate this code under the Neoplasm index. Located in alph order. In my book its in Vol 2 page 245. Good Luck
Susan -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 7:41 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ICD 9 code Does anyone have an ICD 9 code for a lesion on the floor of the mouth that has not yet been formally diagnosed as Cancer (pending biopsy)? Thanks so much! Donna Browne-Atkins Resident Assessment Coordinator /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
