Asked by manar Shammaa on May 16, 2024
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What does the M in M code stand for?
A) Malignancy
B) Melanoma
C) Metastatic
D) Morphology
Morphology
The study of the configuration or structure of living organisms.
Metastatic
Pertains to the process by which cancer cells spread from the original site to other parts of the body.
- Detail assorted terminologies and coding approaches for oncological diseases, focusing on proliferation and remission phases.
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Brandon PinsonMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The M in M code stands for Morphology. In the context of medical coding, particularly in the International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O), morphology codes are used to describe the characteristics of the tumor itself, including its cell type and biological behavior.
Learning Objectives
- Detail assorted terminologies and coding approaches for oncological diseases, focusing on proliferation and remission phases.