Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.2.b which states: When a patient is admitted because of a ________ neoplasm with metastasis and treatment is directed toward the secondary site only, the ________ neoplasm is designated as the principal diagnosis even though the primary malignancy is still present.

A. secondary, primary
B. primary, secondary
C. primary, benign
D. Ca in situ, secondary


Answer: B

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