To begin the process of assigning a proper code for a neoplasm in ICD-10, you first consult ____. 

A. Appendix C of ICD-10-CM
B. the Tabular List
C. the Table of Neoplasms
D. Chapter 2, "Neoplasms"
E. Chapter 20, "External causes of morbidity"


C. the Table of Neoplasms
Neoplasms are listed by anatomic location in the Table of Neoplasms. Confirmation will take place using Chapter 2, "Neoplasms."

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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One of the vital tasks of a medical assistant is to provide patient education as needed and as directed by a physician. Examples of patient education include _______

a. describing office policies b. teaching health promotion c. adapting education to special needs d. all of the above

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What is one criterion a user may select when searching for patients' information?

A. Last name B. ZIP code C. Social Security number D. All of these

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Revenue cycle management is concerned with ____.

A. how business cycle fluctuations affect revenues B. collecting revenues quickly and efficiently C. handling seasonally-related (cyclical) differences in patients seen per day D. revolving charge accounts for operations

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