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Cooldude101

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When coding, what is the operative approach?
 A) coded and listed as the first procedure
  B) coded and listed as a secondary procedure
  C) not coded
  D) coded and sequenced by the physician

Question 2

To assign a code from subcategory 995.9, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, which term(s) must be documented in the patient's medical record?
 A) sepsis
  B) septic shock
  C) sepsis or SIRS
  D) SIRS



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



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