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Dx Question: Sequencing J91.0, C34.XX

Date: Oct 15, 2018

Question:

I was wondering how you would sequence an encounter for thoracentesis, with the diagnosis of pleural effusion due to lung cancer? I know that there is a "code first the neoplasm" note for J91.0, but if the encounter is to treat the effusion, does this still apply?

Question ID : 11526
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