The re-excision of a tumor occurs when the pathology report ...

[tatyanajohnson]

The re-excision of a tumor occurs when the pathology report recommends that the surgeon perform a second excision to widen the margins of the original tumor site. The re-excision is performed to ensure that all tumor cells have been removed and that a clear border (margin) of normal tissue surrounds the excised specimen. To code the reason for the re-excision, __________.
 a. assign a code based on a review of the current operative and pathology reports
  b. generate a physician query to ask for clarification about the patient's condition
  c. refer to the diagnostic statement found in the report of the original excision
  d. use the pathology report that results from the re-excision of the tumor margins

Question 2

Reattachment fourth finger
 A. Reattachment
  B. Reposition
  C. Transfer
  D. Repair

[chevyboi1976]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

A

[tatyanajohnson]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[jordangronback]

Gracias!