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What should be done if a physician indicates that a hematopoietic diagnosis is a new primary?
What should be done if a physician indicates that a hematopoietic diagnosis is a new primary?
- Always refer to the ICD-O-3 coding guidelines.
- Use the physician's statement as it is. (correct)
- Consult additional resources before making a decision.
- Ignore the physician's statement and use the 52 x 52 table.
When should the 52 x 52 table be referred to in hematopoietic diagnoses?
When should the 52 x 52 table be referred to in hematopoietic diagnoses?
- Only if the physician does not indicate a new primary. (correct)
- When multiple clinicians provide different diagnoses.
- When there are no conflicting diagnoses.
- In all cases involving hematopoietic conditions.
What is the purpose of exercising and practicing coding site and morphology in ICD-O-3?
What is the purpose of exercising and practicing coding site and morphology in ICD-O-3?
- To improve diagnostic accuracy and coding efficiency. (correct)
- To generate new coding practices.
- To eliminate the use of the 52 x 52 table.
- To delay the implementation of coding guidelines.
What is one key piece of information to validate in hematopoietic diagnoses?
What is one key piece of information to validate in hematopoietic diagnoses?
Which coding resource is mentioned for practicing site and morphology coding?
Which coding resource is mentioned for practicing site and morphology coding?
What must be done if the physician does not state a hematopoietic diagnosis as a new primary?
What must be done if the physician does not state a hematopoietic diagnosis as a new primary?
What is the primary resource mentioned for coding site and morphology?
What is the primary resource mentioned for coding site and morphology?
What does the mention of 'hematopoietic multiple primaries' likely refer to?
What does the mention of 'hematopoietic multiple primaries' likely refer to?
What action should be taken when coding for hematopoietic conditions?
What action should be taken when coding for hematopoietic conditions?
In what scenario should a physician's comment about a hematopoietic diagnosis be considered definitive?
In what scenario should a physician's comment about a hematopoietic diagnosis be considered definitive?
Flashcards
Hematopoietic Multiple Primaries - Self Study
Hematopoietic Multiple Primaries - Self Study
If the physician states a hematopoietic diagnosis is a new primary, use that information.
Hematopoietic Multiple Primaries - Self Study
Hematopoietic Multiple Primaries - Self Study
If the physician doesn't state a hematopoietic diagnosis is new, refer to the 52 x 52 table for guidance.
ICD-O-3
ICD-O-3
A tool used for classifying and coding the site and morphology of tumors.
Time for Exercises!
Time for Exercises!
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Site and Morphology
Site and Morphology
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New Primary Hematopoietic Neoplasm
New Primary Hematopoietic Neoplasm
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Hematopoietic Diagnosis: No Physician Statement
Hematopoietic Diagnosis: No Physician Statement
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What is ICD-O-3?
What is ICD-O-3?
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What are Site and Morphology in Tumor Coding?
What are Site and Morphology in Tumor Coding?
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Practice Coding with ICD-O-3
Practice Coding with ICD-O-3
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Study Notes
Hematopoietic Multiple Primaries
- If the physician documents a hematopoietic diagnosis as a new primary, use that information.
- Otherwise, consult the 52 x 52 table.
Coding Exercises
- Practice coding site and morphology using ICD-O-3.
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