A patient presents with a primary neoplasm of the left femur (C40.22) and is admitted for chemotherapy treatment (Z51.11). During the course of treatment, the patient experiences severe nausea and is treated for the nausea in this encounter (R11.0). Select the appropriate code assignment and sequence for this scenario:

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The primary reason for the encounter is chemotherapy treatment for cancer, coded as Z51.11. The primary neoplasm of the left femur is the underlying condition, coded as C40.22, and should be listed after the reason for the encounter. The treatment of severe nausea, coded as R11.0, is a secondary condition treated during the encounter and is listed last.

A Patient Presents with a Primary Neoplasm of the Left