Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I

question 32

Multiple Choice

Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.2.b which states: When a patient is admitted because of a ________ neoplasm with metastasis and treatment is directed toward the secondary site only, the ________ neoplasm is designated as the principal diagnosis even though the primary malignancy is still present.

• A) secondary, primary
• B) primary, secondary
• C) Ca in situ, secondary
• D) primary, benign

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Definitions:

Sheer Effort

The intense and pure expenditure of energy and determination to achieve a particular task or goal.

Ability or Intelligence

The capacity to perform cognitive tasks, solve problems, and learn from experience, varying widely among individuals.

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or gender.

Discrimination

The unfair or biased treatment towards various groups of individuals, notably based on their race, age, gender, or disabilities.