Which of the Following Codes Is Used to Report a Patient

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following codes is used to report a patient with a secondary malignancy in his right kidney and renal pelvis?

• A) C79.00
• B) C79.01
• C) C79.02
• D) C64.1

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Definitions:

Characteristic

A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it.

Aggravating Factors

Elements or conditions that can worsen a situation, disease, or legal charge, increasing severity or penalties.

Physical Exam

A thorough examination of the body by a healthcare provider to check for signs of illness or disease.

SOAP

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan; a method of documentation employed by health care providers to write out notes in a patient's chart.