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Select an ICD-9-CM code for dependence on respirator.

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Patty Smith was admitted with an admission diagnosis of vomiting and threatened appendicitis. After her diagnostic work-up, it was determined that her appendix had ruptured. What diagnosis(es) would be selected for coding?
 A) acute appendicitis
  B) acute appendicitis with rupture
  C) appendicitis with vomiting
  D) threatened appendicitis



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Answer to Question 1

V46.11

Answer to Question 2

B



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