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V@ndy87

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Ted had a biopsy of the pituitary gland. What is the appropriate ICD-9-CM procedure code?
 A) 07.11
  B) 07.12
  C) 07.13
  D) 07.15

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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.
 
  The following was recorded on an inpatient face sheet:
  Metastatic carcinoma of the brain from the lung
 
  The history and physical in the patient's record documents the following:
  Previous surgery:
  This patient had a resection of the left lung approximately one year ago, with no evidence of recurrence at this site at this time.


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firehawk60

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

198.3, V10.11


V@ndy87

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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