Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 4

Susan Dawn is status post mastectomy (6 weeks) due to carcinoma of the breast. She is admitted to the outpatient clinic for chemotherapy. What is the correct sequencing of the codes?

Answer options

• A. V58.11 chemotherapy; 174.9 malignant neoplasm of breast
• B. V58.11 chemotherapy; V10.3 personal history of neoplasm of the breast
• C. V67.00 follow-up exam surgery; V58.11 chemotherapy
• D. V10.3 personal history of neoplasm of the breast; V58.11 chemotherapy A

Correct answer:

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as the primary focus is on the chemotherapy treatment (V58.11) followed by the malignant neoplasm of the breast (174.9). Options B and D incorrectly place the personal history code before the current treatment, while option C misplaces the follow-up exam code, which is not pertinent in this context.