For example, do not use code 193 (malignant neoplasm of the thyroid) if you interpret a thyroid FNA as “suspicious for papillary carcinoma.” Instead, code it to the highest degree of certainty for that patient visit (e.g., 241.0: solitary thyroid nodule). 4. Report codes to the ...
Broken down into 10 areas with definition of 4 possibilities: 1. Unspecified, 2. Basal Cell, 3. Squamous Cell or 4. Other Skin of Lip Eyelid, including Canthus Ear and External Auditory Canal Skin of Other and Unspecified Parts of the Face ...