When coding anemia in cancer, which of the following is NOT true?

a. ICD-9-CM directs coders to sequence the codes according to the reason for the encounter.
b. ICD-10-CM guidelines direct coders to sequence always the neoplasm first.
c. In ICD-9-CM, anemia is sequenced first when it is the primary reason for the encounter.
d. ICD-10-CM guidelines direct coders to sequence always the anemia first.


Answer: d

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