The First Step in the Process of Assigning a Proper

question 15

Multiple Choice

The first step in the process of assigning a proper code for a neoplasm in ICD-10 is to consult which of the following?

• A) Appendix C of ICD-10-CM
• B) The Tabular List
• C) The Table of Neoplasms
• D) Chapter 2, "Neoplasms"
• E) Chapter 20, "External causes of morbidity"

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Definitions:

DSM-IV

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, a guide used by healthcare professionals in the United States to diagnose mental disorders.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by significant disturbances in an individual's cognition, emotional regulation, or behavior.

Functional Theory

a theory that explains how aspects of society operate to fulfill necessary functions, maintaining social stability and equilibrium.

Attitudes

Refers to psychological tendencies expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.