Asked by Kawaii Maddox on May 27, 2024
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When the physician's notes do not include any specific information regarding the nature of the tumor, the coder should select a code from which column?
A) Ca in situ
B) Uncertain
C) Unspecified
D) None of these
Uncertain
Not able to be determined or established without doubt.
Unspecified
The absence of additional specifics in the physician’s documentation.
- Determine the appropriate ICD-10-CM code when tumor nature is unspecified.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
If the physician's notes do not provide any specific information regarding the nature of the tumor, then the coder should choose an unspecified code.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the appropriate ICD-10-CM code when tumor nature is unspecified.
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