Dr. Peterie examines Thomas because he has a family history of colon cancer. You should look this up in the Alphabetic Index under what key terms?
A) Cancer, colon
B) Neoplasm, colon, malignant
C) History, family, malignancy, colon
D) Malignancy, colon, history

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The correct term to look up in the Alphabetic Index for coding purposes is "History, family, malignancy, colon" because it directly addresses the reason for the examination, which is the family history of colon cancer, rather than the presence of cancer or a neoplasm itself.

Dr Peterie Examines Thomas Because He Has a Family History