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This patient was admitted for chemotherapy due to a primary hepatocellular carcinoma of the transplanted liver. What codes are assigned? a. Z51.11, C22.0 b. Z51.11, C22.0, C80.2 c. Z51.11, T86.49, C80.2, C22.0 d. T86.49, C80.2, C22.0 - Correct Answer: C Code T86.49 should be assigned for complication of liver transplant along with code C80.2 for malignancy associated with organ transplant. A malignant neoplasm of a transplanted organ should be coded as a transplant complication (CMS 2018a, Section I.C.2.r., 34). A 7-year-old patient was admitted to the emergency department for treatment of shortness of breath. The patient is given epinephrine and nebulizer treatments. The shortness of breath and wheezing are unabated following treatment. What diagnosis should be suspected? a. Acute bronchitis b. Acute bronchitis with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease c. Asthma with status asthmaticus d. Chronic obstructive asthma - Correct Answer: C