Patient is status post radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer 2 weeks ago. She is seen for her first chemotherapy session today. How is this coded?

Name: Patient is status post radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer 2 weeks ago. She is seen for her first chemotherapy session today. How is this coded?
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The primary reason for the visit is chemotherapy, which is coded as V58.1. The cervical cancer is coded as 180.9 since it is the condition being treated.

Patient Is Status Post Radical Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer 2