Asked by karan Singh on Apr 27, 2024
Verified
Kenneth is diagnosed with primary malignant lung cancer, upper lobe, right. You will code:
A) C34.11.
B) C34.31.
C) C34.10.
D) C34.12.
Malignant Lung Cancer
A type of cancer that originates in the lungs and has the potential to spread to other parts of the body.
Upper Lobe
The top section of the lungs, present in both the left and right lungs, involved in the respiratory process.
- Differentiate between the coding of neoplasms based on their nature and location.
Verified Answer
GF
Grace FrauenheimApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
C34.11 is the correct code for primary malignant neoplasm of the upper lobe, right lung.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between the coding of neoplasms based on their nature and location.