icd-9 code for conjuctival neoplasm

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2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 190.3 : Malignant neoplasm of conjunctiva.

What is the ICD-9 code for benign neoplasm of conjunctiva?

ICD-9 code 224.3 for Benign neoplasm of conjunctiva is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -BENIGN NEOPLASMS (210-229). Subscribe to Codify and get the code details in a flash.

What is the ICD 10 code for papilloma of conjunctiva?

Papilloma of conjunctiva ICD-10-CM D31.00 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v38.0): 124 Other disorders of the eye with mcc 125 Other disorders of the eye without mcc

What is conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia?

Conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia 1 (mild dysplasia): involves lower 1/3 of epithelial thickness Conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia 2 (moderate dysplasia): involves lower 2/3 Conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia 3 (severe dysplasia): involves > 2/3 of thickness

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What is conjunctival dysplasia?

Also called conjunctival dysplasia (mild, moderate or severe) Falls within the broad spectrum of ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN), which encompasses neoplastic squamous abnormalities of the conjunctival, limbal and corneal epithelium.

What is the third most common conjunctival lesion in adults?

Third most common conjunctival lesion in adults (after pterygium and nevus) ( Cornea 1987;6:78 ) Two disease patterns: In northern high latitude areas, mostly affects elderly males. Close to the equator, males and females are equally affected at a younger age; also associated with HIV.

What is a white conjunctival lesion?

Fleshy, gray or white conjunctival lesion, typically arising at the limbus (where stem cells reside) in the interpalpebral fissure (sun exposed area) Lesions may be pigmented and resemble melanoma due to intratumoral pigmented dendritic melanocytes ( Ophthalmology 2008;115:1673 )

What is the code for a primary malignant neoplasm?

A primary malignant neoplasm that overlaps two or more contiguous (next to each other) sites should be classified to the subcategory/code .8 ('overlapping lesion'), unless the combination is specifically indexed elsewhere.

What chapter is neoplasms classified in?

All neoplasms are classified in this chapter, whether they are functionally active or not. An additional code from Chapter 4 may be used, to identify functional activity associated with any neoplasm. Morphology [Histology] Chapter 2 classifies neoplasms primarily by site (topography), with broad groupings for behavior, malignant, in situ, benign, ...

What is the table of neoplasms used for?

The Table of Neoplasms should be used to identify the correct topography code. In a few cases, such as for malignant melanoma and certain neuroendocrine tumors, the morphology (histologic type) is included in the category and codes. Primary malignant neoplasms overlapping site boundaries.

Can multiple neoplasms be coded?

For multiple neoplasms of the same site that are not contiguous, such as tumors in different quadrants of the same breast, codes for each site should be assigned. Malignant neoplasm of ectopic tissue. Malignant neoplasms of ectopic tissue are to be coded to the site mentioned, e.g., ectopic pancreatic malignant neoplasms are coded to pancreas, ...

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