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ericka1

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Carol had an aspiration biopsy of the thyroid. What is the appropriate ICD-9-CM procedure code?
 A) 06.09
  B) 06.11
  C) 06.19
  D) 06.2

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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.
 
  Dr. Smith records the following diagnoses at the time of discharge:
  Left leg lesion
  The pathology report in the record records:
  Malignant melanoma


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

B

Answer to Question 2

172.8


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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