Author Question: Andy had a partial excision of the pituitary gland by the transfrontal approach. What is the ... (Read 60 times)

@Brianna17 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

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

Question 2

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