In ICD-10-CM, There Is an Instructional Note to Code the Malignancy

question 18

True/False

In ICD-10-CM, there is an Instructional note to code the malignancy first, even when the encounter is for the management of anemia due to the malignancy.

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Definitions:

Terminal Disease

A disease that is incurable and irreversible, leading to death within a short period of time despite treatment.

Organized Beliefs

Coherently structured convictions or opinions, particularly those related to religious, political, or social ideologies.

Higher Power

Often used in spiritual or recovery contexts, it refers to a force or being believed to be greater than oneself.

Spiritual Assessment

The process of understanding a person's spiritual beliefs, values, and practices to support their emotional and psychological well-being.