Asked by Riley Cavanagh on May 27, 2024

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What is the correct code assigned for intraductal carcinoma in situ of the right breast?

A) D05.90
B) D05.11
C) D05.12
D) D05.81

Intraductal Carcinoma

A type of breast cancer that starts in the milk ducts and has not invaded nearby tissue, also often referred to as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).

Breast

A tissue overlying the chest muscles in humans and other mammals, containing mammary glands which produce milk to feed infants.

  • Absorb the technique of recognizing and assigning suitable diagnosis codes for various cancer classifications.
  • Discern the importance of select locales and tissue examination in tumor coding.
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Ronit MansukhaniJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Intraductal carcinoma in situ of the right breast is coded as D05.11.
"D" represents diseases of the breast in the ICD-10 coding system. "05" refers to carcinoma in situ of the breast. "11" specifies the right breast specifically.