Asked by Angel Meyers on May 27, 2024

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Which of the following codes is used to report a patient with a secondary malignancy in his right kidney and renal pelvis?

A) C79.00
B) C79.01
C) C79.02
D) C64.1

Secondary Malignancy

A cancer that develops as a result of spread or metastasis from a primary site of origin to a different location in the body.

Right Kidney

The kidney located on the right side of the body, responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.

Renal Pelvis

The central part of the kidney where urine collects before moving into the ureter.

  • Acquire knowledge on the concepts regarding primary and secondary neoplasm locations.
  • Expound on diverse terms and coding protocols for neoplastic disorders, covering expansion and remission.
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Deena AljarallahMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
C79.01 is the correct code for a secondary malignant neoplasm of the right kidney and renal pelvis, indicating that the cancer originated in another part of the body and has spread to the right kidney and renal pelvis.