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Scott had an autotransplantation of thyroid tissue. What is the appropriate ICD-9-CM procedure code?
 A) 06.91
  B) 06.92
  C) 06.93
  D) 06.94

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For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given.
 
  Tony Black presents to the ER because of severe vomiting due to chemotherapy that was completed five hours ago. He is diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is given IV medications to control the vomiting. After three hours the vomiting is controlled and the patient insists on being discharged home.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

787.03 and 185



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