Patient with malignant neoplasm of the descending colon is admitted for open left hemicolectomy and temporary transverse colostomy.
A)C18.6, 0DTG0ZZ, 0D1L0Z4
B)Z43.3, C18.6, 0DTG0ZZ, 0D1M0Z4
C)C18.6, Z43.3, 0DTG0ZZ
D)C18.6, 0D1L0Z4

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C18.6 represents malignant neoplasm of descending colon. 
0DTG0ZZ represents open left hemicolectomy. 
0D1L0Z4 represents temporary transverse colostomy. Z codes are not included in principal diagnosis, so B and C are incorrect. Option D only includes the procedure code for temporary transverse colostomy, but does not include the diagnosis code for malignant neoplasm of descending colon. Therefore, the best choice is A.

Patient with Malignant Neoplasm of the Descending Colon Is Admitted