A patient was admitted for back pain due to vertebral metastasis. An MRI indicates that the disease has progressed. Patient has a history of prostate cancer with prostatectomy 2 years ago. Beam radiation with heavy particles was administered.
A)G89.28, C79.51, Z85.46, DPOC3ZZ
B)C61, G89.28, C79.51, DP0C4ZZ
C)G89.3, C79.51, Z85.46, DP0C3ZZ
D)C79.51, G89.3, Z85.46, Z90.79, DP0C4ZZ

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The correct codes are C79.51 for secondary malignant neoplasm of bone and bone marrow (indicating the vertebral metastasis from prostate cancer), G89.3 for neoplasm related pain (due to the vertebral metastasis), Z85.46 for personal history of malignant neoplasm of prostate (indicating the patient's history of prostate cancer), Z90.79 for acquired absence of other genital organ(s) (indicating the patient had a prostatectomy), and DP0C4ZZ for the radiation treatment administered. This combination accurately reflects the patient's condition and treatment history.

A Patient Was Admitted for Back Pain Due to Vertebral