Author Question: In order to properly code the removal of lymph nodes, the documentation needs to identify which of ... (Read 79 times)

vinney12

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
In order to properly code the removal of lymph nodes, the documentation needs to identify which of the following to properly select the fourth digit?
 A) the lymph nodes removed
  B) the depth of the incision
  C) the number of nodes removed
  D) none of the above

Question 2

For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic phrases given.
 
  Chronic acquired lymphedema



6ana001

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 311
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

457.1



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.

Did you know?

For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.

Did you know?

When taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, people should avoid a variety of foods, which include alcoholic beverages, bean curd, broad (fava) bean pods, cheese, fish, ginseng, protein extracts, meat, sauerkraut, shrimp paste, soups, and yeast.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library