ICD-10: Tap Z85.038 For Personal History of Colon Cancer
Don't expect code descriptor changes when new system kicks off in 2013.A personal history of colon cancer can significantly impact a patient's risk for future disease, so accurately capturing the history with diagnosis codes is crucial.With ICD-9, you currently code personal history of colorectal cancer with V10.05 (Personal history of malignant neoplasm of large intestine).ICD-10 difference: When ICD-9-CM shifts to [...]
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