Question

The patient is admitted for radiation therapy for metastatic bone cancer, unknown primary. She developed severe vomiting secondary to the radiation. What ICD-10-CM code(s) is/are reported?

a. C79.51, C80.1
b. Z51.0, C79.51, C80.1, R11.10
c. C79.51, C80.1, R11.10, Z51.0
d. R11.10

Answer 1

The correct ICD-10-CM codes for a patient receiving radiation therapy for metastatic bone cancer with an unknown primary source who experiences vomiting are Z51.0, C79.51, C80.1, and R11.10.

Step-by-step explanation:

The ICD-10-CM codes that should be reported for a patient admitted for radiation therapy for metastatic bone cancer with an unknown primary, who developed severe vomiting secondary to the radiation, are as follows: Z51.0 for Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy, C79.51 for Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone, C80.1 for Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified, and R11.10 for Vomiting, unspecified. Therefore, the correct answer is b. Z51.0, C79.51, C80.1, R11.10.

Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of radiation therapy, and medications such as zofran and phenergan can be prescribed to help manage these symptoms. Additionally, narcotics may be used for pain management, and special mouthwashes can be utilized to combat dry mouth and cavities stemming from the therapy.