The ICD-10-CM Table of Neoplasms is indexed according to anatomic site and contains four cellular classifications, organized in columns: malignant, benign, uncertain behavior, and unspecified nature. Which column classifies the metastasis of cancer?
A) primary malignant
B) secondary malignant
C) carcinoma in situ
D) unspecified nature

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The "secondary malignant" column classifies the metastasis of cancer, as it refers to cancer that has spread from the primary site to another location in the body.

The ICD-10-CM Table of Neoplasms Is Indexed According to Anatomic