Asked by Ansley Vaughn on May 17, 2024
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What is the correct code assigned for a benign lipomatous neoplasm of the kidney?
A) D17.0
B) D17.71
C) D17.72
D) D17.9
Benign Lipomatous Neoplasm
A non-cancerous tumor made up of fat cells, often occurring just beneath the skin in various parts of the body.
Kidney
A pair of organs located in the abdominal cavity responsible for filtering waste from the blood and producing urine.
- Elucidate the mechanism through which mutations lead to the development of tumors and neoplasms.
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Tee-tee SmithMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
According to ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and the Index, code D17.71 should be assigned for a benign lipomatous neoplasm of the kidney.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the mechanism through which mutations lead to the development of tumors and neoplasms.