A patient is admitted and taken to surgery for an open wedge resection of metastatic carcinoma to the liver. The patient was diagnosed with small-cell lung carcinoma 3 months ago. What codes are applicable?
A)C78.7, C34.90, 0FB04ZX
B)C34.90, C78.7, 0FB00ZZ
C)C78.7, C34.90, 0FB00ZZ
D)C34.90, C78.7, 0FB04ZX

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C78.7 is the ICD-10 code for secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct, indicating the metastasis to the liver. C34.90 is the ICD-10 code for unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung, indicating the primary site of the small-cell lung carcinoma. 0FB00ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for excision of liver, open approach, indicating the surgical procedure performed. This combination correctly reflects the patient's diagnosis and the procedure performed.

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