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12:05 Assignment Details ICD-10 Coding I (HEIT-1030-G01 CRN: 20083) Scenario #1: Read the following scenario and answer each question. A patient is admitted with uncontrolled nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy treatment for lung cancer. Questions: 1a. How many codes would be needed to accurately report this case? 1b. What is the first-listed diagnosis? 1c. What is the diagnosis code for 1b? 1d. What is the adverse effect? 1e. What is the diagnosis code for 1d? 1f. What is the secondary diagnosis? 1g. What is the diagnosis code for 18? Scenario #2: Read the following scenario View Discussion Dashboard Calendar To Do Notifications inbox

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1a.There are three codes would be needed to accurately report this case .They are C00-D49,J00-J99,Z00-Z99.These are according to the 2020 ICD-10-CM.

1b.First listed diagnosis is pertaining to the condition which is currently being investigated in outpatient . Here in this case lung cancer is the first listed diagnosis or we can say a primary diagnosis..

1c.C34.90 is the diagnosis code for 1b.C34.90 is a specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of lung.

1d. Lung cancer can affect more than just lungs it can affect any part of the body by entering the lymphatic system of blood stream. Spread to the lymph nodes, bones, brain, liver, adrenal glands etc. Initially it affects only the lungs in respiratory system.

1e.C77.9 is a specific ICD-10-CM code that can be indicate to diagnose for this .

1f.Nausea and vomiting are the secondary diagnosis.Secondary diagnosis are the conditions that coexist at a time of the admission that develop subsequently or that affect the treatment received, all length of stay.in this patient nausea and vomiting are caused due to side effect of chemotherapy which is used to treat lung cancer.