Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 132

In the number "99-0001" listed in a tumor registry accession register, what does the prefix "99" represent?

Answer options

• A. the number of primary cancers reported for that patient
• B. the year the case was entered into the database of the registry
• C. the sequence number of the case
• D. the stage of the tumor based upon the TNM system of staging

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The prefix '99' indicates the year in which the case was entered into the registry's database, making option B the correct choice. Options A, C, and D do not accurately represent the meaning of the prefix as they refer to different aspects of tumor documentation and classification.