Jun 11, 2008 · One of our prior rationales for using the 21555 or 21552 is because the Dx crosscode for neoplasm thorax included axilla in it. Official guidance for this would be greatly …

Jun 12, 2012 · "The patient presented with a palpable lump in her axilla. We charged as a non vascular extremity. Although it is near breast tissue, technically it is in the extremity. Can u …

Feb 27, 2012 · 1% lidocaine with epinephrine was used for local anesthesia and a 3 cm. transverse incision was made in the right axilla and carried to the subcutaneous tissue with …

May 12, 2016 · Just reading through some questions and answers on the Forum and saw your question and it is one that I had before. Per the American College of Surgeons you should use …

Apr 2, 2012 · When a patient has an ultrasound of the right armpit (Axilla) status post right mastectomy What ultrasound code is appropriate. I have been looking at codes: 76604- u/s of …

Sep 24, 2024 · This has been a long battle, and now I am going to ask you all. Patient presents to radiology for superficial axillary lymph node core needle biopsy. Dr. says it is a breast biopsy …

Oct 24, 2014 · Procedure: Excision of 3.5 cm left axillary cyst with layered closure. "A 4 cm incision was made over the site after anesthetizing the site. I carried the excision down to the …

Sep 23, 2014 · DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE IN DETAIL: Patient was brought back to the operating room, placed on the OR table in a supine position. _____ General anesthesia was …

ICD-10-CM Code for Pain in upper arm M79.62 ICD-10 code M79.62 for Pain in upper arm is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

Sep 17, 2008 · How would you code for an excision of an axillary soft tissue mass? This one always get me. Thanks