HCMT 2062 Finals Review (2025/2026)
questions well answered to pass
The complete ICD-O code for a neoplasm contains 10 characters. What are the principal parts of
the code and what do they represent? - ANS ✔✔*Grade or differentiation: 1 digit
*Histology (cell type); 4 digits
*Topography (primary site): 4 characters
*Behavior; 1 digit
What is the most important concern in coding neoplasms?
-Control
-Accuracy
-Efficiency
-Speed - ANS ✔✔Accuracy
The Solid Tumor Rules(formerly the MP/H Rules) are the responsibility of this standard-setter:
-NPCR
-ACoS
-SEER
-NAACCR - ANS ✔✔SEER
Staging is defined as - ANS ✔✔a common language developed to communicate information on
the extent of disease
Why do staging systems change over time? - ANS ✔✔New information is found and changes
occur in the practice of medicine.
, Which of the following is not a source of information for staging?
-physical therapy report
-radiologic procedure
-endoscopy
-physical exam
-pathologic examinations - ANS ✔✔physical therapy report
The Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Neoplasm Coding Manual is not used for coding leukemias or
lymphomas.
-true
-false - ANS ✔✔false
The purpose of staging is: (check all that apply)
A-to indicate prognosis.
B-to assess the cancer and choose the appropriate treatment.
C-to estimate survival rate
D-to make a registrars job more challenging - ANS ✔✔A, B, and C
Cancer PathCHART is a resource for both the College of American Pathologists and National
Cancer Institute so that they can share working guidelines and collaborate.
-true
-false - ANS ✔✔True
Grade is a measure of the aggressiveness of the tumor.
-true
-false - ANS ✔✔true
questions well answered to pass
The complete ICD-O code for a neoplasm contains 10 characters. What are the principal parts of
the code and what do they represent? - ANS ✔✔*Grade or differentiation: 1 digit
*Histology (cell type); 4 digits
*Topography (primary site): 4 characters
*Behavior; 1 digit
What is the most important concern in coding neoplasms?
-Control
-Accuracy
-Efficiency
-Speed - ANS ✔✔Accuracy
The Solid Tumor Rules(formerly the MP/H Rules) are the responsibility of this standard-setter:
-NPCR
-ACoS
-SEER
-NAACCR - ANS ✔✔SEER
Staging is defined as - ANS ✔✔a common language developed to communicate information on
the extent of disease
Why do staging systems change over time? - ANS ✔✔New information is found and changes
occur in the practice of medicine.
, Which of the following is not a source of information for staging?
-physical therapy report
-radiologic procedure
-endoscopy
-physical exam
-pathologic examinations - ANS ✔✔physical therapy report
The Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Neoplasm Coding Manual is not used for coding leukemias or
lymphomas.
-true
-false - ANS ✔✔false
The purpose of staging is: (check all that apply)
A-to indicate prognosis.
B-to assess the cancer and choose the appropriate treatment.
C-to estimate survival rate
D-to make a registrars job more challenging - ANS ✔✔A, B, and C
Cancer PathCHART is a resource for both the College of American Pathologists and National
Cancer Institute so that they can share working guidelines and collaborate.
-true
-false - ANS ✔✔True
Grade is a measure of the aggressiveness of the tumor.
-true
-false - ANS ✔✔true
