To Assign a Proper Code for a Neoplasm in ICD-10

question 2

Short Answer

To assign a proper code for a neoplasm in ICD-10, the documentation must state whether it is benign, ________, in situ, or of uncertain behavior.

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Definitions:

Pension Funds

Investment pools that collect and invest contributions from participants to finance retirement benefits.

Mutual Funds

Investment funds that pool money from many investors to purchase a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities.

Debt Securities

Financial instruments representing a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically corporate or governmental.

Stock Securities

Shares that represent ownership or equity in a corporation, providing voting rights and a portion of dividends.