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HudsonKB16

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The alphabetic procedure index helps the coder assign:
 
  a. the first three digits.
  b. the first digit.
  c. the underlying diagnosis.
  d. the corresponding grid.

Question 2

When coding procedures, the coder first looks up the code in the:
 
  a. tabular list.
  b. alphabetic index.
  c. tabular appendix.
  d. Table of Contents.


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jessicaduplan

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


HudsonKB16

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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