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Medicare and procedure code 17110

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tlewis:
Did you send it to path? path reports will usually have a more descriptive (and more accurate) DX then the phys. ie doc sends in 238.2 because it is a mass but path report states it is malignant. I always code off the path because if it is malignant in certain cases I have to file a report with the state.

PMRNC:

--- Quote ---Did you send it to path? path reports will usually have a more descriptive (and more accurate) DX then the phys. ie doc sends in 238.2 because it is a mass but path report states it is malignant. I always code off the path because if it is malignant in certain cases I have to file a report with the state.
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EXCELLENT point and ONE of the reasons I do not respond or answer specific coding questions.   

melissa_2004:
Thanks for the feedback.  I am not a coder but I want to be sure the information provided to me is correct or at least provide some direction on why I am sending the charge back for more information other than because the insurance company said so.   ;)  This was sent back to the provider for additional information. 

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