An example of a full ICD-10-CM code M1A.3120 describing “chronic gout, due to renal impairment, left shoulder, without tophus” is shown in Fig. 10.2. Sign in to download full-size image Fig. 10.2. Example ICD-10 code M1A.3120 and code structure. In some circumstances, the extender...
b) lung, right c) lung, right d) unknown site or unspecified 2. For metastatic carcinoma to right breast (female), the primary site is a) breast, right (female) b) carcinoma c) metastatic carcinoma d) unknown site or unspecific 3. For metastatic carcinoma from right kidney to left femu...
The extensively activated Notch signaling pathway in pancreatic cancer cells is important in carcinogenesis, chemoresistance, and recurrence. Targeting this pathway is a promising therapeutic strategy for pancreatic cancer; however, few successful approa
Because of their individual rarity, genetic diseases and other types of rare diseases are under-represented in healthcare coding systems; this contributes to a lack of ascertainment and recognition of their importance for healthcare planning and resource