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londonang

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What is a unique feature of subcategory 57.31?

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Which of the following statements is true?
 A) The code for family history of a malignant neoplasm of the kidneys is found in Chapter 10 of the ICD-9-CM, Diseases of the Genitourinary System.
  B) Urine is removed from the bloodstream by the kidneys.
  C) The urethra passes through the penis to the outside of the body.
  D) Patients with acute renal failure are commonly treated with dialysis.



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Answer to Question 1

The coder must identify whether the scope was placed through an artificial stoma or through the urethra.

Answer to Question 2

C



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