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Mark is a 67-year-old male who found a lump in his left testicle several weeks ago. He was seen by his PCP who sent him to an urologist. The urologist performed a biopsy, which was positive for nonseminoma testicular cancer.
 
  He is now admitted for a bilateral orchiectomy.
 
  The patient has a past medical history of HTN, and type 2 diabetes, with right cataract.
 
   Impression: Left testicular cancer, HTN, type 2 DM, diabetic cataract
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The OGCR Section I.C. contains which of the following?
 
  a. Overall General Coding Guidelines (Overall rules that apply to all chapters in ICD-10-CM.)
  b. Conventions for ICD-10-CM
  c. Additional/Secondary Guidelines
  d. Chapter-Specific Coding Guidelines
   guidelines for specific diagnoses or conditions divided
   by IC-10-CM chapter.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Left testicular cancerC62.92
HypertensionI10
Type 2 DM with cataract right eyeE11.36

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d



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