With the use of a YAG laser, the surgeon removed a 2.0 cm giant congenital melanocytic nevus of the leg. Pathology confirmed that the lesion was premalignant.
What are the Integumentary System Coding Drill?
Index:
Lesion, Skin, Destruction, Premalignant (Note that laser is classified as destruction and the morphology of the lesion is premalignant.)
Code(s):
17000 Destruction, premalignant lesions; first lesion
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a. 2 and 4 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 1, 2, 3, and 4 d. 2, 3, and 4 only
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Among the first considerations in work simplification is to find the right person for the job.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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