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Jul 19, 2009 07:03 PM

ICD-9 coding


I'm trying to code a pt who just had a lumpectomy and was wondering if anyone was good with coding for homehealth?


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from HmarieD
Old Jul 20, 2009, 08:53 AM

Default Re: ICD-9 coding
I am not a certified coder but have some experience...

What is your primary focus going to be? It doesn't seem that there would be much care required post-lumpectomy, but if that is your primary reason for being in the home, consider a surgical aftercare code.
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