Question

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benign
behavior of
a neoplasm
codes are
listed on the
neoplasm table
secondary
site
alphabetic
by
anatomic
site
where a
malignancy
has spread
considered the
earliest
form of cancer
ca in situ

Explanation:

• Benign neoplasms are coded using the Neoplasm table in medical coding systems.
• Neoplasm behavior entries in coding resources are organized alphabetically by the affected anatomic site.
• A secondary site defines the location to which a malignant cancer has metastasized/spread.
• Carcinoma in situ (Ca in situ) is the earliest stage of cancer, where abnormal cells are confined to their original location and have not invaded surrounding tissue.

Answer:

1. Benign → Codes are listed on the Neoplasm table
2. Behavior of a neoplasm → Alphabetic by anatomic site
3. Secondary Site → Where a malignancy has spread
4. Ca in situ → Considered the earliest form of cancer