R18.0 – Malignant ascites
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Code First
malignancy, such as:
malignant neoplasm of ovary (C56.-)
secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum (C78.6)
GEM Conversion to ICD-9 CM
Fs: 00000
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Malignant ascites
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| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| R00-R99 | Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99) |
| R10-R19 | Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen (R10-R19) |
| R18 | Ascites |
| R18.0 |
Malignant ascites
Code First
malignancy, such as:
malignant neoplasm of ovary (C56.-)
secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum (C78.6)
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