Want this question answered?
373.9 is what the coding book says. You might also use a neoplasm code depending on what type of lesion it is.
erythroplakia is a RED lesion that cannot be wiped away. erythroleukoplakia is a RED and WHITE speckled lesion that cannot be wiped away. in general, a red lesion has a worse prognosis than a white lesion. always perform a biopsy.
Substantial physical lesions, e.g. neoplasm, hemorrhage, granuloma, which occupy space; the effect is more significant if the lesion is within a space confined by bone, e.g. thorax, cranium, bone marrow cavity.
Anaplastic refers to the cell losing it's differentiation such as in a malignant neoplasm. Neoplastic refers to an abnormal growth of tissue.
217 is code for a benign neoplasm of the breast 611.72 is for lump or mass in breast 793.80 is abnormal mammogram 793.89 is abnormal finding - breast NEC
217 is code for a benign neoplasm of the breast 611.72 is for lump or mass in breast 793.80 is abnormal mammogram 793.89 is abnormal finding - breast NEC
vesicle is a raised skin lesion that contain serous fluid. this serous fluid may contain traces of blood or pus. while pustules are raised skin lesion that contain only pus.
vesicle is a raised skin lesion that contain serous fluid. this serous fluid may contain traces of blood or pus. while pustules are raised skin lesion that contain only pus.
A tumor is a neoplasm.
A renal neoplasm is a kidney tumor.
Lung neoplasm means lung tumor.
neoplasm neoplasm