For complicated problems that may take awhile to diagnose, ...

[dmcintosh]

For complicated problems that may take awhile to diagnose, physicians may _________ to provide relief until the underlying cause is determined.
 
  a. order lab tests
  b. prescribe drugs
  c. treat symptoms
  d. do their best

Question 2

Official coding guidelines require proper sequencing of diagnosis and procedure codes. The sequencing depends on:
 
  a. the physician's sequencing when he documents the diagnoses and procedures.
  b. the most resource-intensive (expensive) procedures performed.
  c. dates procedures were performed.
  d. the codes assigned and the circumstances of the encounter.

[catron30]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d

[dmcintosh]

TYSM

[ttt030911]

Excellent