Asked by Kristýna Vošická on Jun 18, 2024

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What is the correct principal diagnosis for a patient admitted with a malignant neoplasm in overlapping sites of the colon?

A) C18.0
B) C18.4
C) C18.8
D) Z51.11

Malignant Neoplasm

A malignant tumor capable of invading surrounding tissue and possessing the ability to metastasize to different areas of the body.

Overlapping Sites

Areas in which multiple points of interest in a given context intersect or overlap.

Colon

The longest part of the large intestine, responsible for water absorption and feces formation.

  • Explore the ICD-10-CM manual, focusing on the chapter and table dedicated to neoplasms.
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Maria KarlaJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
C18.8 is the correct ICD-10 code for a malignant neoplasm in overlapping sites of the colon, indicating that the cancer is not confined to one specific part but overlaps two or more contiguous sites.