If the Time That a Patient Was Admitted to the Hospital

question 17

Multiple Choice

If the time that a patient was admitted to the hospital is unknown, which code would be entered in form locator 13?

• A) It would be left blank.
• B) It would be noted as "unknown."
• C) Code 00
• D) Code 99

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Definitions:

Parent Cell

A cell that divides to give rise to daughter cells through the processes of mitosis or meiosis, serving as the original source for the genetic material.

Oncogene

Gene that helps transform a normal cell into a tumor cell.

Tumor Cell

A cell that has undergone transformation leading to uncontrolled division, which can form a mass or neoplasm potentially leading to cancer.

Malignant Cells

Cells that are cancerous and have the ability to invade other parts of the body.