If you go to the Neoplasm Index of the code book, you will notice that you have choices as to whether the Unspecified 239.0 or uncertain behavior 235.3 .. I would probably go with the unspecified. Since you not sure if it's benign or malignant.
Susan -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Debbie Settle Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 8:11 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ICD-9 code I'm having a hard time coding "liver mass." There has been no test to determine if it is malignant, so I can't go to Neoplasm. Any suggestions? /---------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------/
