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Coding => Coding => : KARREN November 23, 2010, 02:25:27 PM

: Need help with dx code
: KARREN November 23, 2010, 02:25:27 PM
does anyone know the dx for metastatic prostate cancer?

thanks
: Re: Need help with dx code
: platmedrec1 November 24, 2010, 01:54:06 PM
233.4 is Ca is situ prostate - that is what I would use.  I couldn't find anything to specify mets, but it isn't my specialty either.

I thought this page was helpful :)

http://www.fortherecordmag.com/archives/033009p28.shtml (http://www.fortherecordmag.com/archives/033009p28.shtml)
: Re: Need help with dx code
: tlewis January 20, 2011, 09:13:53 PM
I would use 185 since it states metastatic
A primary or metastatic malignant tumor involving the prostate gland. The vast majority are carcinomas.

http://www.icd9data.com/2011/Volume1/140-239/179-189/185/185.htm