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RODY.ELKHALIL

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Incision and drainage of a hematoma of the thyroid field would be coded by reporting which of the following codes?
 A) 06.50
  B) 06.09
  C) 06.99
  D) 06.81

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For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given.
 
  Diagnosis on the patient's medical record for today's visit is malignant neoplasm of the distal portion of the esophagus.



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stallen

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

150.5




RODY.ELKHALIL

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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