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Andy had a partial excision of the pituitary gland by the transfrontal approach. What is the appropriate ICD-9-CM procedure code?
 A) 07.59
  B) 07.61
  C) 07.62
  D) 07.63

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For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given.
 
  Physician office note:
  HISTORY: This 36-year-old woman found a lump in her left breast upon self-examination four days ago.
  EXAM:
  HEENT: Patient has enlarged lymph nodes on right side of her neck.
  BREAST: A small mass palpated in the left breast.
  ABDOMEN: Soft, nontender
  RECTAL: Deferred at this time
  PLAN OF TREATMENT: The patient will be scheduled for a mammogram and a consultation with an oncologist, Dr. Jones.
  DIAGNOSIS: Left breast mass and enlarged lymph nodes



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

611.72, 785.6




@Brianna17

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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