Asked by shekhar chaudhary on May 07, 2024
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What is the correct principal diagnosis for a patient being seen for radiation therapy to treat prostate cancer?
A) C61
B) C63.7
C) Z51.0
D) Z51.11
Radiation Therapy
A medical treatment that uses high-energy particles or waves, such as X-rays, gamma rays, electron beams, or protons, to destroy or damage cancer cells.
Prostate Cancer
A form of cancer that develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system, often characterized by difficulty in urination, blood in the urine, and pelvic discomfort.
- Understand the hierarchy between primary and secondary diagnoses in given clinical contexts.
- Understand the application of coding for chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and additional treatments for cancer.
Verified Answer
LZ
Lubin ZhangMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Z51.0 is the correct code for a patient receiving radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer, in this case, prostate cancer. The principal diagnosis in this context is the reason for the therapy, not the cancer itself.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the hierarchy between primary and secondary diagnoses in given clinical contexts.
- Understand the application of coding for chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and additional treatments for cancer.
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