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vicotolentino

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There are three major changes that were implemented in the ICD-10-CM version of the Obstetrics, Childbirth and the Puerperium chapter. Which of the following is NOT one of the changes?
 
  a. The fifth digit used in ICD-9-CM to designate episode of care has been eliminated. Conditions are now classified based on trimester.
  b. Some code requires a seventh character extension to identify which fetus in a multiple gestation is affected.
   c. The outcome of delivery codes is no longer required.
   d, Coders are directed by an instructional note to assign a code from Z3A to identify the weeks of gestation.

Question 2

Labor in which the fetus cannot progress into the birth canal due to a physical blockage is the definition of:
 
  a. delayed delivery.
  b. obstructed labor.
  c. pelvic disproportion.
  d. unstable lie.



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Kaytorgator

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b




vicotolentino

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


robbielu01

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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