Mastering uncertain vs. unspecified is an oncology coding essential.
Unless you’ve got the terms “uncertain” and “unspecified” down pat, you’re setting yourself up for miscoded claims. Take a look at our experts’ explanations and examples to make sure you know the difference.
Know How the Neoplasm Table Can Help
To understand the uncertain/unspecified distinction, you need to comprehend the overall neoplasm diagnostic classification scheme. The ICD-9 neoplasm table distinguishes cancers as malignant, benign, uncertain, or unspecified. Starting with [...]
