Question 1
Codes for primary and secondary neoplasms should be sequenced
◦ according to stage of the tumor or cancer
◦ primary site first and secondary site second
◦ by severity
◦ depending on the reason for the encounter
Question 2
A patient with colon cancer classified as T2 N1 M1 has a tumor that is
◦ in situ tumor, minimal lymph node involvement, with no spread elsewhere
◦ minimal tumor size, no lymph node involvement, with spread elsewhere
◦ large tumor size, extensive lymph node involvement, no spread elsewhere
◦ moderate tumor size, minimal lymph node involvement, with spread elsewhere