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Arii_bell

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When sequencing procedures, coders should sequence as the FIRST procedure the one:
 
  a. that cost the most.
  b. most closely related to the principal diagnosis.
  c. most closely related to the primary diagnosis.
  d. that is the most resource intensive.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered a significant procedure?
 
  a. One that carries a procedural risk
  b. Those that are surgical in nature
  c. Those that require specialized training
  d. Those with an anesthesia risk
  e. High volume procedures



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katkat_flores

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: e




Arii_bell

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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