Asked by Gabriela Velez on May 12, 2024

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Arnold has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Osteosarcoma in the Alphabetic Index directs you to see:

A) neoplasm, bone, benign.
B) neoplasm, bone, Ca in situ.
C) neoplasm, bone, unspecified.
D) neoplasm, bone, malignant.

Osteosarcoma

A type of bone cancer that typically starts in the bone cells of the arms, legs, or pelvis, most common in teenagers and young adults.

Alphabetic Index

An ordered list, often in a medical coding book or health documentation, used to locate specific terms and their corresponding codes.

  • Precisely document medical conditions and patient meetings using appropriate diagnostic codes.
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Jennifer PamelaMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Osteosarcoma is a malignant neoplasm of the bone, so the correct choice is neoplasm, bone, malignant.