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    When the Reason for the Encounter Is to Determine the Extent
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When the Reason for the Encounter Is to Determine the Extent

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When the reason for the encounter is to determine the extent of the malignancy, or for a procedure such as paracentesis or thoracentesis, the primary malignancy or appropriate metastatic site is designated as the first-listed diagnosis.

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